Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 121.1 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 200.6 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 5346 lb. | -640 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.3 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 58.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.5 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 38.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 50.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 34.2 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.