Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
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 621 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 124.6 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 206.5 in | -14.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.8 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4048 lb. | 4969 lb. | -921 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.7 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 59.1 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 43.0 in | -7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 84.4 in (over 2 rows) | -7.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -0.4 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.