Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 126.6 in | -6 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 203.0 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 77.1 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 65.4 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4949 lb. | -970 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.8 in | 7.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 60.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 40.4 in | 4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 59.6 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 37.2 in | 4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 52.8 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 32.4 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.