Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Acura RL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 110.2 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 193.6 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.2 in | 3 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 57.1 in | 13 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 4012 lb. | 693 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 19.4 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 56.1 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.0 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.3 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 59.3 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |