Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.9L V6 DOHC-4v 444 hp@6700 442 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 111.1 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 187.3 in | 5.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 54.5 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4282 lb. | 4057 lb. | 225 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.7 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.0 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 54.5 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 35.1 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 35.0 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5.