Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 113.1 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 191.7 in | -0.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3219 lb. | 3825 lb. | -606 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.8 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.3 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.9 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.8 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Optima.
2012 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 |