Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Ford Expedition | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 119.0 in | -23.3 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 206.5 in | -45.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 78.8 in | -8.4 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 77.2 in | -26.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3209 lb. | 5578 lb. | -2369 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 63.2 in | -11 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 60.2 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.1 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.1 in | -39.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -75.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.5 | 55.0 ft3 | -48.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -98.5 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |