| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Mini Countryman | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 102.2 in | 12.5 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 161.7 in | 26.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 61.5 in | 8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 2954 lb. | 1751 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 52.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 52.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 33.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 31.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
| 2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |