Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,958 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,476 kg | 2,245 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 80 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,026 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 919 mm | -15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 430 L | 397 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 1,195 L | 28.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 2,407 L | -1 L |
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 R-Class.