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2012 Ford Escape and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 116.3 in | -13.2 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 199.4 in | -24.7 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 73.7 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 55.8 in | 11.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 4485 lb. | -1231 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -7.3 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 | 62.0 in | -8.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.0 in | -6.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 32.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 53.4 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 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 |
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