Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Ford Escape | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 103.1 in | 18.4 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 174.7 in | 28.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.1 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 67.7 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4160 lb. | 3254 lb. | 906 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.4 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 56.6 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 53.3 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 49.1 in | 10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 35.6 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50.9 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |