Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 113.6 in | -10.5 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 196.6 in | -21.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.1 in | -2 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 55.0 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 4085 lb. | -831 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 23.2 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 36.9 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 59.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.8 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.6 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 30.8 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 54 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The CL600 comes standard with active multi-contour front seats with heating/cooling and message functions. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
THe CLs lack rear seat room and entry/exit can be difficult and challenging at best. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |