Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 451 hp@6800 443 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 108.7 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 182.3 in | 14 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 69.7 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 3662 lb. | 571 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 54.7 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 52.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 55.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 54.9 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 33.4 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
2011 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 |