Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 225 kW@6500 370 Nm@3500 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 73 kW@5200 142 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,895 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,496 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,006 kg | 1,380 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 45 L | 35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 980 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,339 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,443 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,300 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 914 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 580 L | 612 L | -32 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,625 L | 1,121 L | 0 L |
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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |