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2012 Kia Optima and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 113.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 191.7 in | -1 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 73.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 4189 lb. | -699 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 57.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 35.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| 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 |
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