Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Toyota Matrix | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 102.4 in | 12.3 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 171.9 in | 16.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.5 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 61.4 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 2865 lb. | 1840 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 53.3 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.3 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 52.6 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 43.7 in | 12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.2 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |