Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac ATS | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 464 hp@5850 445 lb-ft@3500 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 114.7 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 182.8 in | 188.5 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 75.2 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 71.5 in | -15.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3700 lb. | 5093 lb. | -1393 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.9 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.2 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.8 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 59.8 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 40.0 in | -6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.2 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -62.2 ft3 |
2017 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unfortunately, the "why nots" from three years ago remain. The compact Cadillac sedan's rear seat hasn't gotten any larger, and the coupe's is even tighter. Meanwhile, Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes have introduced competitors with roomier rear seats. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare in the ATS sedan, and virtually none to spare in the ATS coupe. Drivers who need the seat further back than I do will eliminate leg room for all but the shortest rear passengers. see full Cadillac ATS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Cadillac ATS.
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 |