| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Mini Convertible | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 97.1 in | 29.5 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 143.1 in | 59.9 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 66.5 in | 10.6 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 55.5 in | 9.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4949 lb. | 2700 lb. | 2249 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 50.9 in | 9.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 39.0 in | 20.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 27.5 in | 8.7 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) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 39.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 4.2 | 38 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 80.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
| 2007 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |