Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Nissan 350Z | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 104.3 in | 10.5 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 169.8 in | 19.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.5 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 52.1 in | 18.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4751 lb. | 3339 lb. | 1412 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 53.6 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.6 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 64.2 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 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |