Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 257 hp@257 245 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 109.8 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 192.5 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.8 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 68.1 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4423 lb. | 4825 lb. | -402 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.7 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 59.6 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.4 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.5 | 42.3 ft3 | -21.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -26.3 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |