Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 114.7 in | -1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 188.5 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 4705 lb. | -265 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.9 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.8 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.2 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.0 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 29.4 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |