Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 114.7 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 188.5 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 75.2 in | -7.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 70.1 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 3375 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1330 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.9 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.9 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 59.8 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.2 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 40.0 in | -6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |