Ford Taurus (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2006) Specs

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2006 Ford Taurus and 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2006	2006
Model	Ford Taurus	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	126.6 in	-18.1 in
Length	197.6 in	203.0 in	-5.4 in
Width	73.0 in	75.7 in	-2.7 in
Height	56.1 in	65.4 in	-9.3 in
Curb Weight	3343 lb.	4841 lb.	-1498 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	25.1 gal.	-7.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	60.3 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	39.8 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.6 in	59.6 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.7 in	0.0 in	55.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.9 in	36.2 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-27.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.0 ft³	15.3 ft³	1.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.0	42.2 ft³	-25.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	17.0 ft³	85.0 ft³	-68 ft³

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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 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The STANDARD leather seating surfaces on the 2006 front seats - way better feel than artico leather. The adjustment range to get things just right and the head rest. Very cozy. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3 row seating see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This has to be, by far, the roomiest Mercedes period. Back seat comfort, even in the third row, is unmatched. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seating for 6. Great for kids. Easy to get into. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

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