Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 3,073 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 5,121 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,484 kg | 2,436 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 100 L | -38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,016 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 978 mm | -74 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 453 L | 374 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 1,399 L | 28.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 2,656 L | -1 L |
2008 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 AWD |
plenty of room 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL.