Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 108.7 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 185.0 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.3 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 55.0 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3683 lb. | -541 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.0 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 48.9 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 33.0 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 6.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Fits like a glove. Heated & Ventilated seats. Proper support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) review |