Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 124.0 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 204.1 in | -15 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 77.6 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 71.9 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4751 lb. | 4291 lb. | 460 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.7 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.7 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 65.6 in | -65.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 41.7 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 66.2 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 67.4 in | -67.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 42.1 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -44.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 | 87.7 ft3 | -51.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -74.7 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |