Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 101.5 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 179.3 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.1 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 59.2 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4623 lb. | 3228 lb. | 1395 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 54.8 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.1 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 53.1 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 35.5 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 5.5 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |