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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2011 Cadillac CTS Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Cadillac CTS | |
| Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 507 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 113.4 in | -1 in |
| Length | 191.0 in | 191.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 58.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4027 lb. | 4248 lb. | -221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 56.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 55.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 54.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 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 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 |
| 2009 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Cadillac CTS
| 2011 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | The optional Recaro seats are a must despite their $3,400 price, as they provide power-adjustable side bolsters that provide far better lateral support than the standard seats. But the Recaro seats aren't very comfortable, with overly firm bulges here and there. Though the lumbar support can be power-adjusted vertically as well as in-and-out, I couldn't find any position where it was comfortable and ended up adjusting it for minimum intrusiveness. see full Cadillac CTS review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Cadillac CTS
| 2011 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Hard to get in and out of. not much head room. The material is nice. see full Cadillac CTS review |
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