Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.9L V10 Diesel OHC-2v 310 hp@3750 553 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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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 | 187.2 in | 192.7 in | -5.5 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 73.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 58.9 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5825 lb. | 4293 lb. | 1532 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 57.8 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.8 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.0 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 57.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
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 |