Model Year | 2013 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 260 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 119.1 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 198.8 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.9 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 69.9 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 4423 lb. | 4969 lb. | -546 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.7 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 61.8 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 61.9 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 39.0 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.5 | 47.9 ft3 | -27.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -30.4 ft3 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.