Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 112.4 in | -10 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 190.9 in | -19 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 58.3 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3990 lb. | -1289 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.4 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 52.4 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.1 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 53.8 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.6 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
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 |