Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Mercedes-Benz R-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 | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 126.6 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 205.8 in | 203.0 in | 2.8 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 75.7 in | 3 in |
Height | 76.7 in | 65.4 in | 11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5352 lb. | 4629 lb. | 723 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.4 in | 60.3 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 0.0 in | 63 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.3 in | 59.6 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.4 in | 0.0 in | 62.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.2 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 37.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 52.8 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 32.4 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 7.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.9 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 110.5 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 25.5 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |