Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Ford Escape | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 103.1 in | 21.5 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 174.7 in | 30.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 71.1 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 67.7 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 3254 lb. | 1211 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.6 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 35.6 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |