Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Porsche Cayenne | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 406 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 114.0 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 190.8 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 76.3 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 67.4 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4817 lb. | 4795 lb. | 22 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.4 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 0.0 in | 39.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 0.0 in | 42.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 82.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2014 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review |