Compare 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $51,690 | $212,800 | $47,300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $48,072 | $197,904 | $43,990 |
| Destination | $875 | $2,595 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Voice Activated | N/A |
| Clock | Analog | Analog | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/chrome | Leather/aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Keyfob | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Alcantara Simulated Suede/leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | Sirius AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 8 Performance | 10 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD And Digital Media | With DVD And Digital Media | N/A |
| Navigation System | COMAND APS With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | SIDEGUARD |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Power Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Xenon Plus |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | 12 Months/5,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Concealed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Chrome | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Stainless Steel | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Rear | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/45HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P275/40YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 265/35HR10 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 6.0L W-12 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Supercharger |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | All Wheel | Quattro All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Touring | Sport |
| Ride Control | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | 4-corner | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Premium | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Premium | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | Quickshift | S Tronic |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.07 | 3.52 | 3.68 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 191.7 " | 189.1 " | 185.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.0 " | 75.0 " | 71.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.9 " | 55.2 " | 55.4 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 6.0L W-12 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 210 @ 3,400 Rpm | 567 @ 6,000 Rpm | 333 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 400 @ 1,600 Rpm | 516 @ 1,700 Rpm | 325 @ 2,900 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 11 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 32 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.8 Seconds | 5.2 Seconds | 5.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.6 Seconds | 13.7 Seconds | 14.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 81 Mph | 104 Mph | 98 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 59 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.27/3.62 " | 3.31/3.55 " | 3.33/3.50 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,059 Lbs. | 5,501 Lbs. | 3,847 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 6,393 Lbs. | 5,115 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 " | 108.1 " | 110.7 " |
| Front Track | 63.0 " | 65.5 " | 61.1 " |
| Rear Track | 63.7 " | 65.2 " | 60.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.5 '' | 18.8 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .28 | N/A | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | N/A | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.8 " | N/A | 35.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.9 " | N/A | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.2 " | N/A | 37.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | N/A | 55.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.9 " | N/A | 54.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.9 Cu.ft. | 7.0 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.9 Cu.ft. | 7.0 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 86 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 23.8 Gal. | 16.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | N/A |
