Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 114.7 in | -10 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 188.5 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 75.2 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 71.5 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1345 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 59.8 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 0.0 in | 30 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 27.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 29.4 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 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 |