Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Lexus GX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 109.8 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 188.2 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 74.0 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 74.6 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 4871 lb. | -166 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 23.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 57.5 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 57.4 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.8 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -21.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 49.7 ft3 | -20.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -5.1 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 |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |