Porsche Boxster (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) (2017) Specs

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2006 Porsche Boxster and 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Specifications

Model Year	2006	2017
Model	Porsche Boxster	Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)
Engine	2.7L H6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6400 199 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 402 hp@5000 443 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	5-speed manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	95.1 in	108.7 in	-13.6 in
Length	170.4 in	185.0 in	-14.6 in
Width	70.9 in	70.3 in	0.6 in
Height	51.0 in	55.0 in	-4 in
Curb Weight	2855 lb.	4344 lb.	-1489 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	17.4 gal.	-0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	38.3 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.7 in	54.1 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	0.0 in	53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	42.0 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	36.2 in	-36.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	47.8 in	-47.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	30.1 in	-30.1 in
Total Legroom	41.6 in (over 1 rows)	72.1 in (over 2 rows)	-30.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	8.8 ft³	1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	9.9 ft³	11.5 ft³	-1.6 ft³

2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD	sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review

2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD	no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review

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