Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Lexus ES | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 109.3 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 191.1 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.1 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 57.1 in | 14.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3580 lb. | 1125 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 37.4 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 57.3 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 56.3 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 35.9 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 57.7 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 |
2011 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |