Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLC | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 384 lb-ft@2000 |
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 SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 112.6 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 197.1 in | -13.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 78.9 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 64.5 in | 70.4 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 4921 lb. | -776 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 61.3 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | -2 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 | 37.3 in | 39.8 in | -2.5 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 | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.5 | 43.8 ft3 | -23.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -24.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.