Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 106.9 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 178.4 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 68.0 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 55.6 in | 14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4743 lb. | 3655 lb. | 1088 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 53.1 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 51.9 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.3 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 54.3 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 33.0 in | 7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 7.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 60.2 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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |