| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
| Model | Audi SQ5 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6000 347 lb-ft@4000 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 114.7 in | -4.2 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 188.5 in | -5.5 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 75.2 in | 0 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 70.1 in | -4.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4409 lb. | 4795 lb. | -386 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 59.9 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 59.8 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 40.0 in | -2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.1 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Audi SQ5.
| 2009 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 |
| 2009 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 |