Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz GLB | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 302 hp@5800 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 111.4 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 182.4 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 72.2 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 65.3 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 3869 lb. | -137 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.9 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 54.9 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.8 in | -43.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 62.0 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB.