Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 113.2 in | 8 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 192.7 in | 9.8 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 73.0 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 58.9 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 4059 lb. | 435 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.8 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 56.8 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.0 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 20.5 | 62.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Routan.
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 |