Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.9 in | 6.8 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 178.4 in | 15 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 68.0 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 55.6 in | 17.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 3460 lb. | 1071 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.1 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.9 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.3 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.3 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.0 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 39.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 12.2 | 31.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 71.5 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |