Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.9 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 185.6 in | 178.4 in | 7.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 68.0 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 55.6 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3495 lb. | 185 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 53.1 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 51.9 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 54.5 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 33.0 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
2012 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |