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2012 Ford Taurus and 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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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 | 114.7 in | -1.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 188.5 in | 14.4 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 75.2 in | 1 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 71.5 in | -10.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 5093 lb. | -678 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.9 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.9 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 59.8 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -52.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 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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