Ford Explorer (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (2023) Specs

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2018 Ford Explorer and 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS Specifications

Model Year	2018	2023
Model	Ford Explorer	Mercedes-Benz CLS
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	115.7 in	-3.1 in
Length	198.3 in	196.4 in	1.9 in
Width	78.9 in	73.9 in	5 in
Height	70.0 in	56.3 in	13.7 in
Curb Weight	4890 lb.	4255 lb.	635 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	21.1 gal.	-2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	36.9 in	4.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	57.8 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.9 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	35.9 in	4.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	56.5 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.8 in	0.0 in	56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	35.0 in	4.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.3 in	0.0 in	33.3 in
Total Legroom	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	36.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	11.9 ft³	9.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	11.9	32 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	81.7 ft³	11.9 ft³	69.8 ft³

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