Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 106.3 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 176.2 in | 12.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.5 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 59.8 in | 11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 2937 lb. | 1768 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.4 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 53.9 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 54.7 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.4 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 7.1 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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |