Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 114.7 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 188.5 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 75.2 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 71.5 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4400 lb. | 4705 lb. | -305 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.9 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.0 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 59.8 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 40.0 in | -7.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.3 in | 0.0 in | 34.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.7 in | 0.0 in | 57.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.3 in | 0.0 in | 29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 21.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -20.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.3 ft3 | 29.4 | 16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.8 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
2011 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner 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 |