Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 112.4 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 190.9 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 71.7 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 58.3 in | 18.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 3990 lb. | 1588 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 56.4 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 52.4 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 56.1 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 53.8 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.6 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 40.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 24.4 | 30.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 39.4 ft3 |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable, firm seating,even after very long drives. The combination of lumbar support and heat leaves me refreshed after eight- and nine-hour drives. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room and has adjustments on multicontour seats. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I could fall asleep in this thing. Great seat heaters and adjustability. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat room for front passengers is excellent, and there is still enough room for rear passengers. We had an Acura TL before, and it was far less roomy than the E500. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom, legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom,legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |