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Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2010) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2010 2011  
Model Mercedes-Benz R-Class Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@2400		 turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600		  
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 126.6 in 103.0 in 23.6 in
Length 203.0 in 179.5 in 23.5 in
Width 75.7 in 70.1 in 5.6 in
Height 65.4 in 65.9 in -0.5 in
Curb Weight 4829 lb. 3440 lb. 1389 lb.
Fuel Capacity 25.1 gal. 16.9 gal. 8.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 41.6 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.3 in 56.1 in 4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.8 in 43.1 in -3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.4 in 40.0 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 55.6 in 4 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) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 27.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.3 ft3 33.5 ft3 -18.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.2 ft3 33.5 8.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.0 ft3 68.3 ft3 16.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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