Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.9 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 178.4 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 68.0 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 55.6 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 3685 lb. | -156 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 53.1 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.9 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 54.5 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.0 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |