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2008 Ford Expedition and 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Expedition | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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 | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 114.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 188.5 in | 18 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 75.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 69.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 4623 lb. | 955 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 59.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 55.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 59.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 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) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 29.4 | 25.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | 35.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Expedition
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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