| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,913 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,788 mm | 3,635 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,773 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,134 kg | 1,145 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 50 L | 45 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,135 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 795 mm | -794 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,844 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 833 L | 159 L | 674 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,050 L | 708 L | -706 L |
| 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 |