Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Subaru Forester | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 103.9 in | 22.7 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 180.9 in | 22.1 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 70.7 in | 5 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 66.4 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3296 lb. | 1533 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.0 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 43.0 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.5 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.0 in | -1.8 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) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 27.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 34.4 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The STANDARD leather seating surfaces on the 2006 front seats - way better feel than artico leather. The adjustment range to get things just right and the head rest. Very cozy. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3 row seating see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This has to be, by far, the roomiest Mercedes period. Back seat comfort, even in the third row, is unmatched. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seating for 6. Great for kids. Easy to get into. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |