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2012 Ford Escape and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| 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 | 192.3 in | -17.6 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 59.3 in | 8.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 4045 lb. | -791 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 |
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 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Much better sized for me. My prior 2007 three series BMW was too small and cramped. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Can spend all day driving this car and not be exhausted. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The most comfortable seats among all its rivals including Lexus, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, and Infiniti. Plenty of adjustments in the seat and the telescoping steering wheel. Plenty of front seat room for people 6 foot tall and more. Provides ample support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Driving 4-5 hours in a row left no fatigue or discomfort in my back or legs. The seats are just firm enough but very supportive where they need to be. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is very comfortable and provides good headroom and seating support. They fold down to provide additional storage room. My complaint is that it is not S class roomy in the back. Leg and foot room can be limited if sitting behind a tall driver see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
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