Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 106.3 in | 20.3 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 184.1 in | 18.9 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 74.4 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 67.9 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4949 lb. | 4022 lb. | 927 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 59.5 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.6 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.6 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 34.8 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 53.9 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 31.3 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |