Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 130.5 in | -15.8 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 210.2 in | -21.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 73.7 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 72.5 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4623 lb. | 4793 lb. | -170 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.0 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.4 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 58.9 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.9 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 29.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 72.4 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |