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2017 Subaru Forester and 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 114.7 in | -10.8 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 188.5 in | -7.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 75.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 71.5 in | -5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3296 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1409 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -9.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 59.9 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 59.8 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.0 in | -2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru Forester
| 2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 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 |
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