Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Cadillac ATS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,851 mm | 4,643 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,483 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,696 kg | 1,530 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 61 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 980 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,331 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 935 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 851 mm | 53 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 289 L | 161 L |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Driving 4-5 hours in a row left no fatigue or discomfort in my back or legs. The seats are just firm enough but very supportive where they need to be. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The most comfortable seats among all its rivals including Lexus, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, and Infiniti. Plenty of adjustments in the seat and the telescoping steering wheel. Plenty of front seat room for people 6 foot tall and more. Provides ample support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Can spend all day driving this car and not be exhausted. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Much better sized for me. My prior 2007 three series BMW was too small and cramped. 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 |
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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is very comfortable and provides good headroom and seating support. They fold down to provide additional storage room. My complaint is that it is not S class roomy in the back. Leg and foot room can be limited if sitting behind a tall driver see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2015 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unfortunately, the "why nots" from three years ago remain. The compact Cadillac sedan's rear seat hasn't gotten any larger, and the coupe's is even tighter. Meanwhile, Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes have introduced competitors with roomier rear seats. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare in the ATS sedan, and virtually none to spare in the ATS coupe. Drivers who need the seat further back than I do will eliminate leg room for all but the shortest rear passengers. see full Cadillac ATS review |
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