Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Toyota Venza | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 109.3 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 189.0 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 75.0 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 63.4 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3760 lb. | 945 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 60.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.0 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.2 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 59.0 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 56.5 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 | 2.3 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 Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
can be reclined 14° see full Toyota Venza review |