Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 106.9 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 178.4 in | 21.8 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 68.0 in | 10.1 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 55.6 in | 12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5015 lb. | 3405 lb. | 1610 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 53.1 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 54.3 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 33.0 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 12.2 | 27.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 76.5 ft3 |
2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
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 |