Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 101.5 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 179.3 in | 13.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.1 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 59.2 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4059 lb. | 3228 lb. | 831 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.8 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 53.1 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 35.5 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 2.1 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 |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |