Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Porsche Boxster | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
3.8L H6 DOHC-4v 375 hp@6700 310 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 97.4 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 172.2 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.9 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 50.5 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4048 lb. | 2899 lb. | 1149 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 51.7 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 0.0 in | 35.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 34.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 6 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 2016 Porsche Boxster.