Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 410 kW@5250 800 Nm@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 441 kW@5700 750 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,974 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,869 mm | 4,973 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,867 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,836 kg | 1,971 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 68 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 986 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 953 mm | 17 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 927 mm | -18 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 396 L | 54 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 2022 BMW 5-Series.