Model Year | 2013 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 106 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 107.1 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 174.0 in | 18.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.8 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 60.8 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4423 lb. | 3071 lb. | 1352 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.2 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 45.4 in | -45.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 55.4 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 39.8 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
2013 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 2023 Kia Niro.