Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 113.2 in | -22.6 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 192.7 in | -53.1 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 73.0 in | -8.9 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 58.9 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 4059 lb. | -1693 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 57.8 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 0.0 in | 47.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.8 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 56.8 in | -10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 0.0 in | 42.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 36.0 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 57.4 ft3 | -27.3 ft3 |
2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |
2013 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 |