Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 170 kW@6000 300 Nm@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,531 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 1,658 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 62 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 947 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 838 mm | 99 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 345 L | 40 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 12.2 | -11.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 12.2 | -10.2 L |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you 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 |