Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Jaguar XJ | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@6100 413 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 124.4 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 205.3 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 76.5 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 57.3 in | 14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5093 lb. | 4011 lb. | 1082 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 58.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 56 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 |
2007 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of room in the big cat, however never could get comfortable behind the wheel. While large and spacious, the seats were hard, lacked lumbar support, and did not fit my back well. see full Jaguar XJ review |