Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Volkswagen Eos | |
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Drivetrain | |||
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 | 70.1 in | 56.8 in | 13.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3505 lb. | 1200 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 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 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 |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 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 |
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 |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 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 |