Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Volvo XC90 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 112.6 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 188.9 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 74.7 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 70.2 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 4330 lb. | 375 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.4 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.0 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 57.4 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 34.6 in | 5.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -23.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 43.3 ft3 | -13.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -12.7 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 XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |