Volkswagen Touareg (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2013) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Volkswagen Touareg	Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000	3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500
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	5135 lb.	4423 lb.	712 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	57.4 ft³	13.5 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

2013 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

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