Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2006) vs. Subaru WRX (2016) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2016 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	Subaru WRX
Engine	supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 469 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2650	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.4 in	104.3 in	8.1 in
Length	189.7 in	180.9 in	8.8 in
Width	71.7 in	70.7 in	1 in
Height	57.0 in	58.1 in	-1.1 in
Curb Weight	3990 lb.	3386 lb.	604 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	15.9 gal.	5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.4 in	55.6 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.4 in	52.2 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	43.3 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	54.2 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	53.1 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	35.4 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	12.0 ft³	3.9 ft³

2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Very comfortable, firm seating,even after very long drives. The combination of lumbar support and heat leaves me refreshed after eight- and nine-hour drives. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Lots of room and has adjustments on multicontour seats. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I could fall asleep in this thing. Great seat heaters and adjustability. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The seat room for front passengers is excellent, and there is still enough room for rear passengers. We had an Acura TL before, and it was far less roomy than the E500. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	headroom, legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	headroom,legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

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