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2006 Ford Taurus and 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 114.7 in | -6.2 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 188.5 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 75.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 69.8 in | -13.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1362 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.9 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 59.8 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -55.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2007 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 |
| 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 |
| 2007 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 |
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