Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 100.8 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 180.4 in | 7.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.5 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 51.1 in | 21.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 4220 lb. | 153 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.7 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.0 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.9 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 0.0 in | 39.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | 44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 61.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 7.2 | 42 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 69 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.