Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura TL | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 114.8 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 189.1 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.2 in | -3 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 70.7 in | -14 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 4751 lb. | -1268 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.4 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 38.4 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -58.5 ft3 |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |