Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.5 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 185.0 in | 198.3 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.6 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 55.0 in | 55.9 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3685 lb. | 3600 lb. | 85 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 58.0 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.2 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 48.9 in | 54.8 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.2 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It has a rear seat and 4 doors! Tight for a rear-facing baby seat, though. Put the baby behind the passenger seat. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the seat was rigid and made for someone of smaller stature see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |