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2008 Ford Fusion and 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 114.7 in | -7.3 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 188.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 75.2 in | -3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 69.8 in | -12.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3430 lb. | 4623 lb. | -1193 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -7.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 59.9 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.0 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 59.8 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.0 in | -3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -56.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Fusion
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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