Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Pontiac Torrent | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 112.5 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 188.8 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.4 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 69.3 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3660 lb. | 1045 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.7 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 51.1 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 55.9 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.2 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |