Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
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 | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 114.7 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 188.5 in | -1.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 75.2 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 69.8 in | -13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4623 lb. | -1168 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.9 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.0 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.8 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 59.8 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.0 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.7 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 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 |