| Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Honda Ridgeline | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 125.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Length | 203.1 in | 210.2 in | -7.1 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 78.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 70.8 in | -5.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4960 lb. | 4436 lb. | 524 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 62.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 61.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.6 in | -56.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.7 in | -0.5 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) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 30.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 7.3 | 34.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 | 77.7 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 2023 Honda Ridgeline.