Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | BMW 6-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 112.4 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 192.8 in | -1.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.6 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 53.9 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4048 lb. | 4284 lb. | -236 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 40.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.9 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.7 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 49.7 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 30.5 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -0.3 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 2014 BMW 6-Series.