Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Chevrolet Traverse | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 118.9 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 205.0 in | -12.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 78.4 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 70.4 in | -11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 4790 lb. | -745 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 62.0 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 59.1 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 61.3 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 57.8 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.4 | 68.8 ft3 | -44.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -47.5 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |