Compare 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $48,500 | $46,635 | $37,770 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $45,105 | $40,571 | $33,425 |
| Destination | $775 | $715 | $715 |
| 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 | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather/genuine Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| 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 | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | 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/genuine Wood | Leather/genuine Wood |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | 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 |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 11 Performance | 8 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 124W | 132W |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | COMAND | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| 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 | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | Optional | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 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 ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 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 | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | 12 Months/10,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid And Roof Mount |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Swing-out | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P255/55HR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P265/65HR17.0 BSW M+S | P225/65SR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Illuminated | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 4.7L V-8 | 3.3L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| 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 | Four-wheel | All Wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | 4-corner |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| 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 | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Touch-Shift | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.70 | 3.72 | 3.47 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 188.5 " | 188.2 " | 186.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 75.2 " | 74.0 " | 72.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 71.5 " | 74.6 " | 66.1 " |
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 4.7L V-8 | 3.3L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 302 @ 5,600 Rpm | 263 @ 5,400 Rpm | 223 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 339 @ 2,700 Rpm | 323 @ 3,400 Rpm | 238 @ 3,600 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.2 Seconds | 7.5 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.4 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | 15.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 83 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 56 Mph | 56 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.82/3.31 " | 3.70/3.31 " | 3.62/3.27 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,743 Lbs. | 4,871 Lbs. | 4,065 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,239 Lbs. | 6,200 Lbs. | 5,245 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,496 Lbs. | N/A | 926 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 6,500 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 " | 109.8 " | 106.9 " |
| Front Track | 63.7 " | 62.2 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 63.8 " | 62.2 " | 61.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.0 '' | 18.7 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 9.8 " | 8.3 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | .38 | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 41.8 " | 42.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | 40.0 " | 36.8 " | 36.4 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 24.9 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.9 " | 40.2 " | 39.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.8 " | 40.0 " | 38.6 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 36.5 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 55.1 " | 55.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 54.8 " | 55.1 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 56.4 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.9 " | 57.5 " | 57.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 59.8 " | 57.4 " | 57.1 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 56.7 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 29.4 Cu.ft. | 49.7 Cu.ft. | 38.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 72.4 Cu.ft. | 77.5 Cu.ft. | 84.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 104 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 25.1 Gal. | 23.0 Gal. | 19.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | marginal | poor | poor |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | acceptable |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | marginal | poor | poor |
