Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Cadillac CTS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 113.4 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 191.6 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.5 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 58.0 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3861 lb. | 844 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 56.7 in | 3.2 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 | 54.7 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 35.9 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 58.8 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 |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |