Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 114.6 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 180.7 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.7 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 79.3 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3425 lb. | 1280 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 9.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 51.1 in | -11.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 54.4 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 50.8 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.5 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 50.5 in | -10.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 59.6 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -48.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -62.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect.