| Model Year | 2021 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 8-Series | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.1 in | 106.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Length | 191.2 in | 178.4 in | 12.8 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 68.0 in | 6.9 in |
| Height | 53.0 in | 55.6 in | -2.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4478 lb. | 3540 lb. | 938 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 37.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.9 in | 54.3 in | -7.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.5 in | 33.0 in | -3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 8-Series.
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy to drive for many hours at as time, good trip car. Very comfortable, smooth ride. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |