Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Porsche Cayenne | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 406 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,846 mm | 4,895 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,938 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,175 kg | 1,947 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 80 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,468 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,049 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,443 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 914 mm | -914 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 580 L | 91 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 1,625 L | 0 L |
2013 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review |
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 |