Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Cadillac CTS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 113.4 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 191.6 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.5 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 58.0 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4751 lb. | 3861 lb. | 890 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.4 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 54.7 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 35.9 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 57.4 ft3 |
2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Size of the car gives it lots of interior room compared to comparably priced cars in segment see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 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 |