Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2012) vs. Porsche Cayenne (2014) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2014 Porsche Cayenne Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz M-Class	Porsche Cayenne
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 406 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.8 in	114.0 in	0.8 in
Length	189.1 in	190.8 in	-1.7 in
Width	75.2 in	76.3 in	-1.1 in
Height	70.7 in	67.4 in	3.3 in
Curb Weight	5038 lb.	4795 lb.	243 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	22.4 gal.	2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	0.0 in	58.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	0.0 in	40.3 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)	0 in (over 1 rows)	78.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.2 ft³	23.7 ft³	12.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.0 ft³	62.9 ft³	8.1 ft³

2012 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

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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