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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 106.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 178.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 68.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3759 lb. | 3540 lb. | 219 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.1 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 33.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| 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 |
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