Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Magnum | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | 6.1L V8 OHV-2v 425 hp@6000 420 lb-ft@4800 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 106.9 in | 13.1 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 178.4 in | 19.3 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 68.0 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 55.6 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4260 lb. | 3540 lb. | 720 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 53.1 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 51.9 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.3 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 33.0 in | 7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 59.4 ft3 |
2008 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum 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 |