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Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2021) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2021 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2012 2021  
Model Mercedes-Benz R-Class Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
302 hp@6500
273 lb-ft@3500
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
182 hp@5800
176 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 126.6 in 105.1 in 21.5 in
Length 203.1 in 182.1 in 21 in
Width 77.1 in 71.5 in 5.6 in
Height 65.4 in 67.5 in -2.1 in
Curb Weight 4960 lb. 3449 lb. 1511 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 16.6 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 41.2 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.3 in 58.2 in 2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.8 in 43.3 in -3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.4 in 39.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 57.2 in 2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 39.4 in -3.2 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) 82.7 in (over 2 rows) 25.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.2 ft3 35.4 ft3 -20.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.2 ft3 35.4 6.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.0 ft3 76.1 ft3 8.9 ft3

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