Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 113.2 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 192.7 in | -3.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 73.0 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 58.9 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5038 lb. | 4184 lb. | 854 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.8 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.0 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |