Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
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 | 3825 lb. | 3274 lb. | 551 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.