Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 113.7 in | 1 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 193.4 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 73.7 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 72.8 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 4440 lb. | 265 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 | 38.7 in | 1.1 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 |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 43.9 ft3 | -14.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |