Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Honda CR-Z | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 95.9 in | 30.7 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 160.6 in | 42.4 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 68.5 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 54.9 in | 10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 2637 lb. | 2192 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 36.9 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 53.8 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.7 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 0.0 in | 40.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 0.0 in | 59.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 65.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 25.1 | 17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 59.9 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2012 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |