Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Audi TT | |
Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 350 kW@6100 700 Nm@2650 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 294 kW@5850 480 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,504 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,849 mm | 4,183 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,940 kg | 1,509 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 55 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 859 mm | 99 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,217 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 734 mm | 170 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 691 L | 340 L | 351 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,951 L | 711 L | -710 L |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable, firm seating,even after very long drives. The combination of lumbar support and heat leaves me refreshed after eight- and nine-hour drives. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room and has adjustments on multicontour seats. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I could fall asleep in this thing. Great seat heaters and adjustability. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat room for front passengers is excellent, and there is still enough room for rear passengers. We had an Acura TL before, and it was far less roomy than the E500. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom, legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom,legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2018 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I really liked the seats in the Audi TT I reviewed a couple of years ago. Somehow I liked those in the TT RS less, even though they appear to be the same seats, just with additional adjustments. This time around the bolsters didn't provide much lateral support to my lower torso, yet felt too close together higher up even when adjusted all of the way out. I don't think I've grown significantly wider. Adding adjustable bolsters to the seats might have made them fit me worse than the fixed bolsters of the earlier seat. Your experience might vary. The tested Porsche 718 Cayman S was fitted with the base seats. As such they had few adjustments and provided only a modest amount of lateral support, but were reasonably comfortable. Three optional seats have larger side bolsters, more adjustments, or both. The BMW M2's front seats, with adjustable bolsters, deliver very good if not outstanding support and comfort. And back seats? Adults of average height can squeeze into the BMW's in a pinch. Folks under five-foot-six might do the same in the Audi's if those up front don't have their seats all the way back. The Porsche has no rear seats. see full Audi TT review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi TT.