Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Toyota Prius | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 106.3 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 175.6 in | 12.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 68.7 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 58.7 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1663 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 54.9 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.7 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 53.1 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 51.2 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.0 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 32.8 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 |
2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review |