Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 114.7 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 188.5 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 75.2 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 70.1 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 4705 lb. | -672 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 59.8 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.2 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 29.4 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.