Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Volvo S80 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 109.9 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 190.9 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.1 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 57.2 in | 12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3576 lb. | 1129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.0 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.3 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 56.9 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.6 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 35.9 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 58 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 |
2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |