| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 97.1 in | 17.6 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 143.1 in | 45.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 66.5 in | 8.7 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 55.4 in | 14.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 2524 lb. | 2181 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 50.9 in | 9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 44.7 in | 15.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 31.3 in | 8.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 9.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 25.0 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 |
| 2007 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 |
| 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 |
| 2007 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 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Good support. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2006 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are okay for choildren or small adults. Since all in my family are smaller than average, we can handle short rides in the back. More normal sized people may feel somewhat cramped, especially if someone with long legs sits in front. gae see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat not usable for passengers. see full Mini Hardtop review |