Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 114.7 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 188.5 in | 8.6 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 75.2 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 71.5 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4534 lb. | 4705 lb. | -171 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 59.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.0 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 59.8 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 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 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 29.4 | 14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 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 |