Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Volvo V50 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 103.9 in | 10.8 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 178.0 in | 10.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 57.4 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3321 lb. | 1384 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.7 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 54.1 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 50.7 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 34.4 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | 28.2 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 |
2010 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |