Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 329 hp@5250 354 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 115.7 in | -17.4 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 193.8 in | -26.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.7 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 57.8 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3792 lb. | -298 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.8 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -35.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
2010 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.