| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | Lincoln MKS | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Length | 204.1 in | 197.1 in | 7 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 78.9 in | -3 in |
| Height | 61.6 in | 70.4 in | -8.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4138 lb. | 4578 lb. | -440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 61.3 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 57.3 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 61.0 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 43.8 ft3 | -25.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -62.3 ft3 |
| 2011 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
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None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.