Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 114.8 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 189.1 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 75.2 in | -7.7 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 70.7 in | -15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 4751 lb. | -1760 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -11.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.5 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 0.0 in | 49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.3 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 38.5 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 58.4 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 0.0 in | 46.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.4 in | -6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -57.1 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 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |