Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,851 mm | 5,098 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,892 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,483 mm | 1,527 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,696 kg | 1,652 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 76 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,001 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,331 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 980 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 1,064 mm | 903 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 600 L | -150 L |
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 |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |