Mercedes-Benz GLC (2016) vs. Ford Taurus X (2009) Specs

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC and 2009 Ford Taurus X Specifications

Model Year	2016	2009
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Ford Taurus X
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 241 hp@5550 273 lb-ft@1300	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.1 in	112.9 in	0.2 in
Length	183.3 in	200.3 in	-17 in
Width	74.4 in	74.9 in	-0.5 in
Height	64.5 in	67.4 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	3946 lb.	4204 lb.	-258 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	19.0 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	39.4 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	58.5 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.8 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.4 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	57.9 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.4 in	-56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.3 in	39.8 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.5 in	-38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	46.0 in	-46 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.6 in	-33.6 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-36.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.5 ft³	17.4 ft³	3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	20.5	47.4 ft³	-26.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	85.2 ft³	-28.7 ft³

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2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review

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