Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,869 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,735 kg | 1,821 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 76 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 991 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 960 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,417 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 968 mm | -59 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 569 L | -119 L |
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 |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |