Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.4 in | -8.5 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 190.9 in | -12.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 71.7 in | -2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.3 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3990 lb. | -420 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.4 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.4 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 53.8 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.6 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -24.7 ft3 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable, firm seating,even after very long drives. The combination of lumbar support and heat leaves me refreshed after eight- and nine-hour drives. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room and has adjustments on multicontour seats. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I could fall asleep in this thing. Great seat heaters and adjustability. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat room for front passengers is excellent, and there is still enough room for rear passengers. We had an Acura TL before, and it was far less roomy than the E500. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom, legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom,legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |