Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 285 kW@6000 530 Nm@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,686 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 2,499 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 96 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,016 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,064 mm | 936 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) | 2,398 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 1,280 L | 384 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 45.2 | -44.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,251 L | 0 L |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.