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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@5250
516 lb-ft@1700		 turbocharged
6.0L V12
OHC-3v
604 hp@4800
738 lb-ft@2000		  
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.1 in 116.7 in -3.6 in
Length 191.7 in 198.5 in -6.8 in
Width 73.0 in 73.0 in 0 in
Height 57.7 in 57.2 in 0.5 in
Curb Weight 4048 lb. 4550 lb. -502 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 23.0 gal. -1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 37.6 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 59.2 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 59.9 in -59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.3 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 38.4 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 58.3 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 59.4 in -59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 35.6 in 0.2 in
Total Legroom 77.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 0.2 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 15.4 ft3 0.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 0 All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
 
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