Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 109.8 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 188.4 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 75.2 in | 0 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 68.1 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3946 lb. | 759 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 56.7 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 59.5 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -12.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -23 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |