Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Jaguar XJ | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@6000 502 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 119.4 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 202.0 in | -10.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.8 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.5 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4048 lb. | 4134 lb. | -86 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.6 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.6 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.9 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 0.7 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 2017 Jaguar XJ.