Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 124.6 in | -12 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 205.0 in | -7.9 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 73.7 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 58.0 in | 12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4534 lb. | 4465 lb. | 69 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 59.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.5 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 58.7 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 42.3 in | -2.5 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) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 16.3 | 27.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 64.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |