Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,803 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,796 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,155 kg | 1,524 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 60 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,036 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,008 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,331 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 973 mm | 2 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 762 mm | -762 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,025 L | 348 L | -347 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 | 1,053 L | 35.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,010 L | 2,067 L | 0 L |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |