Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 114.7 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 188.5 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 75.2 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 71.5 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3515 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1190 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 59.9 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.0 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 59.8 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.0 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |