Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 112.4 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 192.3 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 71.7 in | 7.9 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 59.3 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4045 lb. | 285 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 56.4 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.4 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 56.1 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 53.8 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.6 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 0.0 in | 61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 39.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 24.4 | 63.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 |
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Chrysler has revised its "Stow 'n Go" seats a few times to improve their comfort, and the latest ones are better. But they still feel smaller, firmer, and less comfortable than the conventional captain's chairs in competitors. This noted, unless you'll regularly carry adults in back, and they're picky about seat comfort, the Pacifica's seats should be good enough. A removable center seat for the second row has been added to the options list. With this seat the Pacifica can, like the Sienna and Odyssey, carry eight people in a pinch. But the same seat in the Sienna is much more comfortable. The Pacifica's third row is more competitive in terms of comfort. Roominess in both cases is better than in the Kia Sedona, perhaps about even with the Toyota Sienna, and less than in the Honda Odyssey, which is the roomiest of the bunch. If you're used to a crossover any of these minivans will seem very roomy. The third-row seats in most crossovers aren't in the same league. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Much better sized for me. My prior 2007 three series BMW was too small and cramped. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Can spend all day driving this car and not be exhausted. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The most comfortable seats among all its rivals including Lexus, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, and Infiniti. Plenty of adjustments in the seat and the telescoping steering wheel. Plenty of front seat room for people 6 foot tall and more. Provides ample support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Driving 4-5 hours in a row left no fatigue or discomfort in my back or legs. The seats are just firm enough but very supportive where they need to be. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is very comfortable and provides good headroom and seating support. They fold down to provide additional storage room. My complaint is that it is not S class roomy in the back. Leg and foot room can be limited if sitting behind a tall driver see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |