| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Honda CR-Z | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@1000 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| 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 |
| 2009 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 |
| 2009 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 |