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2012 Ford Escape and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| 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 | 3254 lb. | 3405 lb. | -151 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Escape
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
| 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 |
| 2012 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy to drive for many hours at as time, good trip car. Very comfortable, smooth ride. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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