| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Honda Element | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 160 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 101.4 in | 25.2 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 169.3 in | 33.7 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 71.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 70.4 in | -5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4949 lb. | 3565 lb. | 1384 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 43.3 in | -3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 52.2 in | 7.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.6 in | -47.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.1 in | -2.9 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) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 28.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 26.0 | 16.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Element.