Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.8L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 160 hp@3800 295 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 114.7 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 174.4 in | 188.5 in | -14.1 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 75.2 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 71.5 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4306 lb. | 4817 lb. | -511 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 59.9 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 39.8 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 59.8 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 0.0 in | 47.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |
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 |