2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Comparisons

General Pricing

MSRP	$48,990.00	$48,900.00	$48,200.00
Destination	$875.00	$850.00	$975.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	3.5L V6	5.0L V8	3.6L V6
Horsepower	302 @ 6500 RPM	375 @ 6500 RPM	300 @ 6300 RPM
Torque	273 @ 3500 RPM	375 @ 3500 RPM	295 @ 3000 RPM
Valves	4	4	4
Displacement (cc)	3498	5000	3598
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.7 X 3.4	3.6 X 3.7	3.5 X 3.8
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	11.5:1	11.7:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	17	12	15
Highway (mpg)	22	17	22

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	4753.2	5659.3	4398.2
Wheelbase (in.)	114.8	113.6	114.0
Length (in.)	189.1	190.5	190.8
Width (in.)	75.8	79.6	76.3
Height (in.)	70.7	76.5	67.4
Track Front (in.)	64.7	63.2	65.2
Track Rear (in.)	65.2	63.5	65.7
Ground Clearance (in.)	5.2	9.4	8.7

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	5	5	5
Front Headroom (in.)	38.9	40.4	N/A
Rear Headroom (in.)	38.5	42.4	N/A
Front Legroom (in.)	40.3	42.4	N/A
Rear Legroom (in.)	38.4	37.6	N/A
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	58.5	59.0	N/A
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	58.4	59.2	N/A
Front Hip Room (in.)	59.3	N/A	N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.)	59.2	N/A	N/A

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	wishbone	wishbone	wishbone
Rear Suspension	multi-link	wishbone	multi-link
Tires	255/50R19	255/55R19	255/55R18

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

Std.

Std.

Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	4x4 wheel drive	4x4 wheel drive	4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	Std.	Std.	Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System	Std.	Std.	Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	AM/FM	AM/FM	AM/FM
Cassette Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Player	N/A	Yes	Yes
CD Changer	Yes	N/A	N/A
DVD Player	Std.	N/A	N/A
Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior

Cruise Control	Std.	Std.	Std.
Tilt Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering Column	Yes	Yes	Yes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Std.

Std.

Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Front Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Passenger Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Rear Side Airbag	Std.	N/A	N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

Yes

Yes

Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof

Std.

Std.

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows

Std.

Std.

Std.