Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,895 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,841 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 80 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 914 mm | 51 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 580 L | 369 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 1,954 L | 0 L |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
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 |