Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Volkswagen Eos | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 101.5 in | 13.3 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 173.5 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.5 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 56.8 in | 13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4751 lb. | 3505 lb. | 1246 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.7 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.8 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 41.5 in | 16.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 32.5 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 29.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 |
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 |
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 |