Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 386 kW@5250 700 Nm@1700 |
turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 450 kW@4800 1,001 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,964 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,869 mm | 5,042 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,836 kg | 2,064 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 87 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 955 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,521 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 975 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,509 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 904 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 436 L | 14 L |
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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |