Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.6 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 197.1 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 78.9 in | -10.9 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 70.4 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3685 lb. | 4921 lb. | -1236 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 61.3 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 57.3 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 40.5 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 61.0 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.7 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 39.8 in | -6.8 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 | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -38.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.2 | 43.8 ft3 | -31.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -68.5 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.