| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Honda Element | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 101.4 in | 13.3 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 169.9 in | 18.6 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 71.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 70.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3515 lb. | 1190 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 43.3 in | -3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 57.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.0 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 52.2 in | 7.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.6 in | -47.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | -2.2 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 Honda Element.