Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2009) vs. Honda Pilot (2016) Specs
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2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2016 Honda Pilot Specifications
Model Year |
2009 |
2016 |
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Model |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
Honda Pilot |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
114.7 in |
111.0 in |
3.7 in |
Length |
188.5 in |
194.5 in |
-6 in |
Width |
75.2 in |
78.6 in |
-3.4 in |
Height |
70.1 in |
69.8 in |
0.3 in |
Curb Weight |
4705 lb. |
4054 lb. |
651 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
25.1 gal. |
19.5 gal. |
5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.9 in |
40.1 in |
-0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
59.9 in |
62.0 in |
-2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.9 in |
59.1 in |
-3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.2 in |
40.9 in |
1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
39.8 in |
40.2 in |
-0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
59.8 in |
62.0 in |
-2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
56.2 in |
57.3 in |
-1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
40.0 in |
38.4 in |
1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
38.9 in |
-38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
57.6 in |
-57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
44.6 in |
-44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
31.9 in |
-31.9 in |
Total Legroom |
82.2 in (over 2 rows) |
111.2 in (over 3 rows) |
-29 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
29.4 ft3 |
16.5 ft3 |
12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
29.4 |
46.8 ft3 |
-17.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
72.4 ft3 |
83.9 ft3 |
-11.5 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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 |
2009 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda Pilot
2016 |
According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander.
The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people.
The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity.
The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess.
see full Honda Pilot review |
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