| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 101.4 in | 13.4 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 169.3 in | 19.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 71.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 70.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4751 lb. | 3371 lb. | 1380 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 43.3 in | -4.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 52.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.6 in | -47.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
| 2012 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 |
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None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Element.