Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Porsche Cayenne | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 406 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 114.0 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 190.8 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.3 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 67.4 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4184 lb. | 4795 lb. | -611 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.4 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 0.0 in | 36 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 77.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2013 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review |