Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,476 kg | 1,600 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 66 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 937 mm | 59 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 848 mm | 56 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 351 L | 476 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 12.4 | -11.4 L |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has a very small back seat. If you want to carry passengers for a long distance, get an E class. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |