| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Porsche Cayenne | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6000 516 lb-ft@2250 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6200 465 lb-ft@5200 |
|
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 113.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 192.7 in | -3.8 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 73.0 in | 3 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 58.9 in | 8 in |
| Curb Weight | 5191 lb. | 4292 lb. | 899 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.0 in | 0 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.1 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.5 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne.
| 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 |