| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 101.4 in | 11.8 in |
| Length | 192.7 in | 169.3 in | 23.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 70.4 in | -11.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4059 lb. | 3433 lb. | 626 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 43.3 in | -5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 52.2 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.6 in | -47.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 39.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | -19.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Honda Element.