Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,902 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,811 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 80 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 917 mm | 66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 889 mm | 48 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) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 447 L | -62 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 15.8 | -14.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 15.8 | -13.8 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.