Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 121.1 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 202.0 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 76.1 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 72.8 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4343 lb. | 5754 lb. | -1411 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.2 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 58.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 49.4 ft3 | -29.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -73.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Taurus.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.