Model Year | 2023 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 112.6 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 196.4 in | 197.1 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 78.9 in | -5 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 70.4 in | -14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 4921 lb. | -666 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.6 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 61.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 40.5 in | -4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 61.0 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 39.8 in | -4.8 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 | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.9 | 43.8 ft3 | -31.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.9 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -68.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.