Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 118.1 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 200.8 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 77.6 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4751 lb. | 4367 lb. | 384 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 42.1 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 64.5 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.8 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 41.6 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 63.2 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.0 in | -66 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.7 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -42.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 | 63.6 ft3 | -27.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -37.4 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 |
2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |