Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Volkswagen Arteon | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 111.9 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 191.6 in | 1.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.7 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 56.9 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4059 lb. | 3686 lb. | 373 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.5 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.0 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 54.7 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 40.2 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2012 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 |
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