Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 103.1 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 174.7 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 71.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 67.7 in | -16.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 3254 lb. | 966 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 40.4 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.6 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.3 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -56.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 |