Model Year | 2016 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mercedes-Benz GLE | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 273 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 117.9 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 194.3 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.6 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 70.7 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4608 lb. | -629 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 40.5 in | 6.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 59.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 36.9 in | 8.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.9 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 33.3 | 25.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 74.9 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE.