Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 126.6 in | -15.4 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 203.1 in | -18.9 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 77.1 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 65.4 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4265 lb. | 4960 lb. | -695 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 60.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 59.6 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.2 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -28.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.2 | 42.2 ft3 | -10 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -16.1 ft3 |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.