Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Toyota Sienna | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 119.3 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 200.0 in | -11.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 77.4 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 68.9 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 4177 lb. | 528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 63.8 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.4 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 64.9 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 67.5 in | -11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -39.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 94.5 ft3 | -65.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -76.5 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 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |