Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 112.8 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 187.0 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.4 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.6 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4048 lb. | 4365 lb. | -317 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 37.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.3 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.6 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.0 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 3.3 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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.