Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.9 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 178.4 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 68.0 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 55.6 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2907 lb. | 3405 lb. | -498 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.1 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 51.9 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.5 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 33.0 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus 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 |