Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.4 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 190.9 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.7 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.3 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3990 lb. | -736 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.4 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.1 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 53.8 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable, firm seating,even after very long drives. The combination of lumbar support and heat leaves me refreshed after eight- and nine-hour drives. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room and has adjustments on multicontour seats. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I could fall asleep in this thing. Great seat heaters and adjustability. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat room for front passengers is excellent, and there is still enough room for rear passengers. We had an Acura TL before, and it was far less roomy than the E500. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom, legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom,legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |