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Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2017 Subaru Forester specs.

2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2008 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz M-Class Subaru Forester  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 114.7 in 103.9 in 10.8 in
Length 188.5 in 180.9 in 7.6 in
Width 75.2 in 70.7 in 4.5 in
Height 71.5 in 66.4 in 5.1 in
Curb Weight 4705 lb. 3296 lb. 1409 lb.
Fuel Capacity 25.1 gal. 15.9 gal. 9.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 41.4 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.9 in 57.0 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.0 in 53.9 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.0 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 39.8 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.8 in 56.5 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.0 in 38.0 in 2 in
Total Legroom 82.2 in (over 2 rows) 81 in (over 2 rows) 1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.4 ft3 34.4 ft3 -5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 72.4 ft3 74.7 ft3 -2.3 ft3

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review
 
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