Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 106.3 in | 8.5 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 176.2 in | 12.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.5 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 59.8 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4751 lb. | 2937 lb. | 1814 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.4 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.5 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 54.7 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.4 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
2013 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 |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. 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 |