Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.7 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 182.3 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 69.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 63.9 in | 56.3 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3527 lb. | 80 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 37.1 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 52.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.7 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.9 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 54.9 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.4 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 |
2014 Ford C-MAX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's plenty of space for adults in the back seat of the C-MAX. But the seat is mounted too low to provide thigh support, and between this and the angle of the floor I could find no comfortable way to position my legs and feet. There's a huge amount of headroom, so this was not the limiting factor. Instead, the seat seems to be so low to enable a flat floor when it is folded without requiring that the seat bottom be folded separately from the seat back. Combine the low seat with a high beltline (bottom of the side windows), and children can't see out well. see full Ford C-MAX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford C-MAX.
2010 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 |
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 | 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 |
2010 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 |