Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 114.7 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 188.5 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.2 in | -3 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 71.5 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4705 lb. | -726 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.9 in | 7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 59.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.0 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.2 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.8 in | 5.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 59.8 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 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) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 29.4 | 29.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | 31.8 ft3 |
2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect.
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 |