Compare 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $44,000 | $46,200 | $74,700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $40,920 | $42,685 | $64,989 |
| Destination | $875 | $825 | $825 |
| 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 | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Motorola Portable Voice Activated | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Leather/genuine Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | 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 | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | 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 | Mechanical |
| 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/genuine Wood |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 8 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leatherette | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 12 | 9 |
| Amplifier | Premium | Standard | 312W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Graphic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | 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 | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | BMW Assist | Lexus Link |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| 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 | Optional | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 (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 (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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/10,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid And Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Black | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate/tailgate | Power Liftgate/tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| 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 Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P255/50WR19.0 BSW Performance AS | P255/55HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P285/50VR20.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Optional | Optional | Illuminated |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 5.7L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | 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 | All Wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | N/A | Electronic |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Optional | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| 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 | Air |
| 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 | Air |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC-X | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Touch-Shift | STEPTRONIC | Standard |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.90 | 4.44 | 3.91 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 188.5 " | 191.1 " | 196.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 75.2 " | 76.1 " | 77.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 71.5 " | 69.5 " | 73.4 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 5.7L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 268 @ 6,000 Rpm | 260 @ 6,600 Rpm | 383 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 2,400 Rpm | 225 @ 2,750 Rpm | 403 @ 3,600 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 12 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.9 Seconds | 7.9 Seconds | 6.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.8 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds | 15.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 81 Mph | 88 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 57 Mph | 55 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.35/3.46 " | 3.70/4.02 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,705 Lbs. | 4,982 Lbs. | 5,995 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,240 Lbs. | 5,963 Lbs. | 7,275 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,635 Lbs. | 1,113 Lbs. | 1,411 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,200 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. | 8,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 " | 115.5 " | 112.2 " |
| Front Track | 64.0 " | 64.7 " | 64.6 " |
| Rear Track | 64.1 " | 65.0 " | 64.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.0 '' | 21.0 '' | N/A |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 8.3 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .35 | .34 | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 40.0 " | 42.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 40.0 " | 36.6 " | 34.4 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 28.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.9 " | 38.4 " | 38.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.8 " | 38.3 " | 38.9 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 35.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 58.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 58.5 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 56.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.8 " | 60.0 " | 61.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 59.8 " | 58.0 " | 61.4 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 62.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 29.4 Cu.ft. | 21.9 Cu.ft. | 15.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 72.4 Cu.ft. | 61.8 Cu.ft. | 83.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 133 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. | 159 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 25.1 Gal. | 22.5 Gal. | 24.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
