Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2006) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2012) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	Volkswagen Touareg
Engine	turbocharged 3.2L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 201 hp@4200 369 lb-ft@1800	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.4 in	113.9 in	-1.5 in
Length	190.9 in	188.8 in	2.1 in
Width	71.7 in	76.4 in	-4.7 in
Height	58.3 in	68.2 in	-9.9 in
Curb Weight	4122 lb.	4974 lb.	-852 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	22.5 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.6 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.4 in	59.8 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.4 in	0.0 in	52.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.4 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	38.9 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	56.7 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	34.9 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.4 ft³	32.1 ft³	-7.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.9 ft³	70.9 ft³	-2 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

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review

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