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2008 Kia Optima and 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 114.8 in | -7.7 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 189.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 75.2 in | -4.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 70.7 in | -12.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 4751 lb. | -1609 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -7.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -56.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 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 |
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