Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.9 in | -1 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 178.4 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 68.0 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 55.6 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3540 lb. | -35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.9 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.1 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.7 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 33.0 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series 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 |