Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 |
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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 | 4293 lb. | 5286 lb. | -993 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 | 57.4 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -13.6 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 2010 Volkswagen Touareg.