Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.6 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 198.3 in | -13.8 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 78.9 in | -7.1 in |
Height | 76.0 in | 70.0 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 5510 lb. | 4890 lb. | 620 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 61.5 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 57.3 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 40.6 in | 11.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 61.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.8 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 39.5 in | 2.4 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 | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -19 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.2 | 43.9 ft3 | 1.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.5 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.