Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 108.7 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 182.3 in | 25.3 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 69.7 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 3527 lb. | 482 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 54.7 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.3 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.7 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 55.1 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.9 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 33.4 in | 8.6 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 9.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac DTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
Keeps you in the seat in the turns and feels like a la-z-boy! see full Cadillac DTS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
My two teenage daughters can take a 6 hour car trip and not be in each others space. see full Cadillac DTS review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has a very small back seat. If you want to carry passengers for a long distance, get an E class. 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 |
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 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 |