Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Saturn AURA | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 114.7 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 188.5 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 75.2 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 71.5 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3578 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1127 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.9 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 59.8 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -57.5 ft3 |
2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA 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 |