Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 104.3 in | 10.4 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 171.6 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.8 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 57.7 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4743 lb. | 3223 lb. | 1520 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.3 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.6 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 53.9 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 53.7 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 33.2 in | 6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 27.6 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 |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |