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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2012 Porsche Cayenne Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Porsche Cayenne | |
| Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6000 516 lb-ft@2250 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 114.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 190.8 in | -2.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 76.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 67.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5093 lb. | 4784 lb. | 309 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.4 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 0.0 in | 39.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 0.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 82.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Porsche Cayenne
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review |
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