Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 114.7 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 188.5 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 75.2 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 69.8 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 4623 lb. | -1356 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.9 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.0 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.8 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 59.8 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 40.0 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -60.4 ft3 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |