Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2006) Specs

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2011 Subaru Forester and 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2011	2006
Model	Subaru Forester	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	126.6 in	-23.6 in
Length	179.5 in	203.0 in	-23.5 in
Width	70.1 in	75.7 in	-5.6 in
Height	65.9 in	65.4 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	4929 lb.	-1489 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	25.1 gal.	-8.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	39.8 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	60.3 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	39.8 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	40.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	59.6 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	36.2 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-27.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	15.3 ft³	18.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	42.2 ft³	-8.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	85.0 ft³	-16.7 ft³

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

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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