Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Ford Fiesta | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 98.0 in | 16.7 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 160.1 in | 28.4 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 67.8 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 58.1 in | 13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 2537 lb. | 2168 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 52.7 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 50.6 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 49.0 in | 10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 31.2 in | 8.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 8.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 25.4 ft3 | 47 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 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 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
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