Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A6 / S6 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1400 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 451 hp@6800 443 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,913 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,925 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,875 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,995 kg | 1,661 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 66 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 942 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,328 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 937 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,394 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 848 mm | 102 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 399 L | 351 L | 48 L |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
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 |