| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Audi Q7 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 118.2 in | 8.4 in |
| Length | 203.1 in | 200.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 78.1 in | -1 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 68.4 in | -3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5225 lb. | 5567 lb. | -342 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 58.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 35.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 48.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 29.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 42.0 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi Q7.