Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.8L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 119 kW@3800 400 Nm@1800 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 157 kW@3800 540 Nm@1600 |
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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 | 2,649 mm | 2,913 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,430 mm | 4,788 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,819 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,826 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,953 kg | 2,185 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 95 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,069 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,204 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,016 mm | 944 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 821 L | 833 L | -12 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,954 L | 2,050 L | -1 L |
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 |
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 |