Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 108.7 in | 21.8 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 182.3 in | 27.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 69.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 56.3 in | 16.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4516 lb. | 3527 lb. | 989 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.7 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.3 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.9 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.1 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.9 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.4 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 12.4 ft3 | -12.4 |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has a very small back seat. If you want to carry passengers for a long distance, get an E class. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |