Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 375 kW@6800 630 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,913 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,788 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,003 kg | 2,310 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 95 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,013 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,011 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,016 mm | 967 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 833 L | -264 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 2,050 L | 18.1 |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |