Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 114.7 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 188.5 in | -4.2 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 69.8 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 4623 lb. | -622 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.9 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.0 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 59.8 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 40.0 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
2010 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |