Ford Escape (2014) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) Specs

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2014 Ford Escape and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	Ford Escape	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	126.6 in	-20.7 in
Length	178.1 in	203.1 in	-25 in
Width	72.4 in	77.1 in	-4.7 in
Height	66.3 in	65.4 in	0.9 in
Curb Weight	3732 lb.	4960 lb.	-1228 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.1 gal.	21.1 gal.	-6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	60.3 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.8 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	40.4 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	59.6 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	0.0 in	52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 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	34.3 ft³	15.2 ft³	19.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.3	42.2 ft³	-7.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.8 ft³	85.0 ft³	-17.2 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

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