| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 191.7 in | 192.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3825 lb. | 4059 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.0 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 69.0 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 |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Standard Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6200 465 lb-ft@5200 |
| Optional Engine(s) | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |   |   |
| Standard Transmission | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD |   |
| Standard Tires | 245/45HR17 tires | 245/45HR17 tires | 255/40ZR18 tires (front) 285/35ZR18 tires (rear) |
| Optional Tires | 245/40ZR18 tires (front) 265/35ZR18 tires (rear) | 245/40ZR18 tires (front) 265/35ZR18 tires (rear) | 255/35ZR19 tires (front) 285/30ZR19 tires (rear) |
| Trim | E350 |
| Standard Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
| Standard Transmission | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 245/45HR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 245/40ZR18 tires (front) 265/35ZR18 tires (rear) |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
smooth, responsive, power see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
ample acceleration even in the V-6. Not a screamer but enough power see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
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