Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,431 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,082 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,059 kg | 1,456 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 70 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 963 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 0 mm | 980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 0 mm | 983 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 0 mm | 739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,080 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 184 L | 241 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 6.5 | -5.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 278 L | -276 L |
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review |