Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 120.6 in | 6 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 189.7 in | 13.4 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 72.2 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 72.0 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4960 lb. | 3979 lb. | 981 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 46.9 in | -7.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 45.1 in | -4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.5 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 41.3 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 56.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 35.0 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -19.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect.