Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Lexus CT | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 102.4 in | 10 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 170.1 in | 22.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 69.5 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 56.7 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 3130 lb. | 915 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 53.9 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 53.0 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.5 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.6 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 51.8 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 32.9 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | 36.9 ft3 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Much better sized for me. My prior 2007 three series BMW was too small and cramped. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Can spend all day driving this car and not be exhausted. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The most comfortable seats among all its rivals including Lexus, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, and Infiniti. Plenty of adjustments in the seat and the telescoping steering wheel. Plenty of front seat room for people 6 foot tall and more. Provides ample support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Driving 4-5 hours in a row left no fatigue or discomfort in my back or legs. The seats are just firm enough but very supportive where they need to be. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is very comfortable and provides good headroom and seating support. They fold down to provide additional storage room. My complaint is that it is not S class roomy in the back. Leg and foot room can be limited if sitting behind a tall driver see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2015 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |