Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,023 mm | 3,076 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,227 mm | 5,088 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,920 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,948 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,428 kg | 2,381 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 106 L | 98 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,610 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,633 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,585 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,003 mm | 982 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 978 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,527 mm | 1,283 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 864 mm | 58 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,951 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 586 L | 405 L | 181 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,724 L | 1,240 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,129 L | 2,359 L | 1 L |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |