Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@3000 |
6.0L V8 Hybrid OHV-2v 332 hp@5100 367 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable 2-mode automatic | 4-speed 2-mode automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 116.0 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 202.0 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 79.0 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 76.9 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5227 lb. | 5917 lb. | -690 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 65.3 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 64.4 in | -8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 65.2 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 60.6 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -23.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 60.3 ft3 | -30.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -36.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.