Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 114.7 in | -11.2 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 188.5 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 75.2 in | -7.7 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 71.5 in | -15.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1714 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 59.9 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 55.0 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.2 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 39.8 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 59.8 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 0.0 in | 46.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 40.0 in | -7.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -58.5 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 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 |