Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 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 | 113.9 in | 113.2 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 192.7 in | -3.9 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 73.0 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 58.9 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4974 lb. | 4184 lb. | 790 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 57.8 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.8 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.0 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg 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 |