Compare 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $48,990 | $47,500 | $51,450 |
---|---|---|---|
Invoice | $45,561 | $43,700 | $47,849 |
Destination | $875 | $895 | $875 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | With Separate Controls |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | Dual |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Cell Phone | N/A | N/A | Pre-wiring |
Clock | Analog | In-dash | In-dash |
Compass | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Metal-look | Leather |
12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 3 | 5 |
Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
Cooled Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench |
Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | Standard |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | Optional |
3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench | 50-50 Bench |
Seat Trim | MB-Tex Leatherette | Leatherette | Leather |
3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | Manual |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
DVD-Audio | Standard | N/A | Optional |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voice Recognition | Standard | Optional | N/A |
Speakers | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Amplifier | Premium | Standard | 1001W Premium |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Entertainment System | With DVD And Digital Media | N/A | N/A |
Navigation System | COMAND APS With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | SIDEGUARD |
Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | N/A |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace | BMW Assist | N/A |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front And Rear |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | Halogen |
Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Headlight Washer | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Cornering Lights | Optional | Standard | N/A |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Standard | Optional |
LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | Parktronic |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | Optional |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lane Departure Warning | Optional | N/A | N/A |
First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/5,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Metallic Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Black | N/A |
Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Liftgate/tailgate | Power Liftgate |
Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Deep |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
3rd Row Sunroof | N/A | N/A | Exterior Express Open/close Tilting Glass With Sunshade |
Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Step Bumper | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Front Tires | P255/50HR19.0 BSW AS | P255/55HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P265/50HR19.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
Running Boards | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Diesel |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Drive Type | 4MATIC All Wheel | All Wheel | Quattro All Wheel |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Servotronic | Servotronic |
Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Ride Control | Agility Control | N/A | Optional |
Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | Rear | 4-corner |
Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC-X | Standard |
Sequential Shift Control | Standard | STEPTRONIC | Tiptronic |
Transmission | 7-spd Auto W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.90 | 3.15 | 3.27 |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 189.1 " | 191.1 " | 200.3 " |
Exterior Body Width | 75.8 " | 76.1 " | 78.1 " |
Exterior Height | 70.7 " | 69.9 " | 68.4 " |
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
Horsepower | 302 @ 6,500 Rpm | 300 @ 5,800 Rpm | 225 @ 3,750 Rpm |
Torque | 273 @ 3,500 Rpm | 300 @ 1,200 Rpm | 406 @ 1,750 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 17 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.0 Seconds | 9.3 Seconds | 11.3 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 15.2 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds | 18.0 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 78 Mph | 73 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .8 |
Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 57 Mph | 55 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.31/3.53 " | 3.27/3.60 " |
Curb Weight | 4,751 Lbs. | 4,960 Lbs. | 5,567 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,283 Lbs. | 6,052 Lbs. | 7,044 Lbs. |
Payload | 1,532 Lbs. | 1,290 Lbs. | 1,279 Lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,200 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. | 5,500 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 114.8 " | 115.5 " | 118.2 " |
Front Track | 65.1 " | 64.7 " | 65.0 " |
Rear Track | 65.6 " | 65.0 " | 66.0 " |
Turning Radius | 19.4 '' | 21.0 '' | 19.7 '' |
Ground Clearance | N/A | 8.7 " | 9.4 " |
Drag Coefficient | .35 | .34 | .37 |
Front Legroom | 40.3 " | 40.0 " | 41.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 38.4 " | 36.6 " | 37.1 " |
Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 29.2 " |
Front Headroom | 38.9 " | 36.6 " | 39.5 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 39.3 " | 39.0 " |
Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 35.6 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 " | 60.0 " | 58.7 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 58.4 " | 58.0 " | 58.1 " |
Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 48.6 " |
Luggage Volume | 36.2 Cu.ft. | 35.8 Cu.ft. | 10.9 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 71.0 Cu.ft. | 75.2 Cu.ft. | 72.5 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | N/A | 102 Cu.ft. | 133 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 24.6 Gal. | 22.5 Gal. | 26.4 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 4 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | good | good |
Chest | good | good | good |
Driver Torso | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Overall Front | good | good | good |
Overall Side | good | good | good |
Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
Roof Strength | good | N/A | N/A |
Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
Restraints | good | good | good |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
Head/Neck | good | good | good |
Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |