Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 121.1 in | -18 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 200.6 in | -25.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 76.0 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 72.4 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 5346 lb. | -1817 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 58.3 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.9 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.5 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 43.8 ft3 | -14.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -17 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.