Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 126.6 in | -12 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 203.0 in | -22.3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 75.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 65.4 in | 13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1404 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -9.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 39.8 in | 11.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 60.3 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 40.4 in | 10.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 59.6 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.2 in | 2.3 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 | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 62.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.1 | 42.2 ft3 | 35.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 50.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |