Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Porsche Panamera | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6200 465 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 520 hp@6000 516 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 115.0 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 197.0 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.0 in | -3 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 55.8 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4292 lb. | 4365 lb. | -73 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 51.9 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 51.7 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 33.3 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 44.6 ft3 | 24.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Porsche Panamera.