Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | BMW 4-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 386 kW@5250 700 Nm@1700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 331 kW@7000 550 Nm@1850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,809 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,869 mm | 4,638 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,836 kg | 1,642 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 60 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,011 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 917 mm | 53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 856 mm | 53 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 445 L | 5 L |
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 2020 BMW 4-Series.