Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2011) vs. Porsche Cayenne (2014) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2014 Porsche Cayenne Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz M-Class	Porsche Cayenne
Engine	3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@3000	supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable 2-mode 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	70.1 in	67.4 in	2.7 in
Curb Weight	5227 lb.	4938 lb.	289 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	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 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
Hip Room, Row 2	56.2 in	0.0 in	56.2 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.

2014 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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