Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 101.5 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 173.5 in | 15 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.5 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 56.8 in | 13 in |
Curb Weight | 4743 lb. | 3686 lb. | 1057 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 37.5 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 54.7 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.8 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 41.5 in | 18.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 32.5 in | 7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 61.9 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |