| Body | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Length | 182.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Standard Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@2700 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@2700 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 451 hp@6800 443 lb-ft@5000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |   |   |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD |   |   |
| Standard Tires | 225/45HR17 tires (front) 245/40HR17 tires (rear) | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires (front) 245/40HR17 tires (rear) | 235/40ZR18 tires (front) 255/35ZR18 tires (rear) |
| Optional Tires | 225/40ZR18 tires (front) 255/35ZR18 tires (rear) |   | 225/40ZR18 tires (front) 255/35ZR18 tires (rear) |   |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Smooth, powerful and deceptively fast see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The car is peppy, handles very good, fun to drive see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
power fuel economy see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Underpowered for its class see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Always underpowered see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
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