Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | BMW 7-Series | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6200 465 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 540 hp@5200 538 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 120.9 in | -7.8 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 199.8 in | -8.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.9 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4058 lb. | 4655 lb. | -597 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 40.6 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.2 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.2 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.4 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
2011 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 7-Series.