Cadillac STS (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2011) Specs

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2006 Cadillac STS and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Cadillac STS	Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine	supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6200 465 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.4 in	113.1 in	3.3 in
Length	196.3 in	191.7 in	4.6 in
Width	72.6 in	73.0 in	-0.4 in
Height	57.6 in	57.7 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	4233 lb.	4058 lb.	175 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	21.1 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.9 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.6 in	57.8 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.3 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	38.2 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.4 in	56.9 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.6 in	0.0 in	55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	35.8 in	2.5 in
Total Legroom	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	3.8 in
Cargo Volume	13.8 ft³	15.9 ft³	-2.1 ft³

2006 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review
2006	4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

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