Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Lexus RC | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 472 hp@7100 395 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 107.5 in | 5.6 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 184.8 in | 6.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 54.9 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4048 lb. | 3902 lb. | 146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.7 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 45.4 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 34.8 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 50.8 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.9 in | -44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 27.3 in | 8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 5.5 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 2023 Lexus RC.