Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2011) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2012) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Mercedes-Benz M-Class	Volkswagen Touareg
Engine	3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@3000	supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable 2-mode automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.7 in	113.9 in	0.8 in
Length	188.5 in	188.8 in	-0.3 in
Width	75.2 in	76.4 in	-1.2 in
Height	70.1 in	68.2 in	1.9 in
Curb Weight	5227 lb.	5135 lb.	92 lb.
Fuel Capacity	25.1 gal.	22.5 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.6 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.9 in	59.8 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.8 in	56.7 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.2 in	0.0 in	56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.0 in	34.9 in	5.1 in
Total Legroom	82.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.4 ft³	32.1 ft³	-2.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.4 ft³	70.9 ft³	1.5 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review

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