Model Year | 2020 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 121.1 in | -2 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 200.3 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 75.6 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 72.4 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4345 lb. | 5249 lb. | -904 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.8 in | 58.3 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 0.0 in | 59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.3 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 40.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.9 in | 58.9 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 38.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.6 in | 50.5 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 34.0 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.9 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.8 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |