Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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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 | 126.6 in | -23.5 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 203.0 in | -28.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 75.7 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 65.4 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1300 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 60.3 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 59.6 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 42.2 ft3 | -13 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -18.7 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 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |