| Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Mini Countryman | |
| Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 375 kW@6800 630 Nm@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5200 449 Nm@1450 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,913 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,788 mm | 4,313 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,816 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,310 kg | 1,673 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 61 L | 34 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 833 L | 498 L | 335 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,050 L | 1,348 L | 1 L |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mini Countryman.