Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 106.3 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 179.1 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.9 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 56.5 in | 13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 2773 lb. | 1932 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 12.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.9 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.5 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 54.8 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 52.7 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 33.1 in | 6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 57.6 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra.