Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 4.9L V10 Diesel OHC-2v 310 hp@3750 553 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 112.4 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 187.2 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.9 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 68.0 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4184 lb. | 5825 lb. | -1641 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.7 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 57.4 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 35.6 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -2 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 |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |