Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Cadillac ATS | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 321 hp@6800 275 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 109.3 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 182.8 in | 5.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.1 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 55.9 in | 14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5093 lb. | 3629 lb. | 1464 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.0 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 53.9 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 52.3 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 33.5 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 62.2 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 |
2015 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unfortunately, the "why nots" from three years ago remain. The compact Cadillac sedan's rear seat hasn't gotten any larger, and the coupe's is even tighter. Meanwhile, Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes have introduced competitors with roomier rear seats. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare in the ATS sedan, and virtually none to spare in the ATS coupe. Drivers who need the seat further back than I do will eliminate leg room for all but the shortest rear passengers. see full Cadillac ATS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Cadillac ATS.