Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 110.4 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 191.6 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.5 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4059 lb. | 3360 lb. | 699 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.9 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.0 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.1 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 0 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |