Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 102.5 in | 10.7 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 174.3 in | 18.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.2 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 66.3 in | -7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4059 lb. | 3433 lb. | 626 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.1 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 54.8 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 35.8 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.5 | 23.0 ft3 | -2.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 12.9 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |