Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Nissan Sentra | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 106.3 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 182.1 in | 8.9 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 69.3 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 58.9 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3740 lb. | 2822 lb. | 918 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 54.7 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 50.9 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.5 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.9 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 50.1 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.4 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Much better sized for me. My prior 2007 three series BMW was too small and cramped. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Can spend all day driving this car and not be exhausted. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The most comfortable seats among all its rivals including Lexus, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, and Infiniti. Plenty of adjustments in the seat and the telescoping steering wheel. Plenty of front seat room for people 6 foot tall and more. Provides ample support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Driving 4-5 hours in a row left no fatigue or discomfort in my back or legs. The seats are just firm enough but very supportive where they need to be. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is very comfortable and provides good headroom and seating support. They fold down to provide additional storage room. My complaint is that it is not S class roomy in the back. Leg and foot room can be limited if sitting behind a tall driver see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2015 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Nissan Sentra.