Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,913 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,788 mm | 4,823 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,773 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,134 kg | 1,996 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 91 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,415 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 836 mm | -835 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 871 mm | -871 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,466 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 744 mm | -744 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 833 L | 255 L | 578 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 1,311 L | 28.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,050 L | 2,515 L | 0 L |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 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 |
2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |