Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | Tesla Model S | |
Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.5 in | -7.8 in |
Length | 185.0 in | 196.0 in | -11 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 77.3 in | -7 in |
Height | 55.0 in | 56.5 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3685 lb. | 4647 lb. | -962 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.7 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.7 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 35.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 48.9 in | 55.0 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 35.4 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 | -47.5 ft3 |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Fits like a glove. Heated & Ventilated seats. Proper support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) review |
2012 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Tesla Model S.