| Model Year | 2015 | 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 | 114.0 in | 113.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 192.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 73.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 58.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 4293 lb. | 359 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.8 in | -56.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.0 in | -36 in |
| Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -77.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 57.4 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Porsche Cayenne.
| 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 |