Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 126.6 in | -13.4 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 203.0 in | -10.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.7 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 65.4 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4293 lb. | 4939 lb. | -646 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 60.3 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 59.6 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.2 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.5 | 42.2 ft3 | -21.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -27.6 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 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |