Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 114.7 in | -8 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 188.5 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 75.2 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 69.8 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1193 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.9 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 59.8 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 40.0 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 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 |
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 |
2007 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 |