Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 108.5 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 197.6 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.1 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3825 lb. | 3343 lb. | 482 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 40.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.3 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.6 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.9 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |