Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 110.4 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 191.1 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 73.4 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 58.1 in | 11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4743 lb. | 3505 lb. | 1238 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 57.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.5 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 56.5 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 35.6 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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