Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 402 hp@5000 443 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 108.7 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 185.0 in | 17.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 70.3 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 55.0 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 3773 lb. | 642 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.1 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 48.9 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 33.0 in | 5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door).