Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.2L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 201 hp@4200 369 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 hp@3500 236 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 110.4 in | 2 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 191.6 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 58.5 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3835 lb. | 3408 lb. | 427 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 56.9 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.1 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 0 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 |
2015 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat.