Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 106.9 in | 13.7 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 178.4 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 68.0 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 55.6 in | 16.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3405 lb. | 574 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 38.9 in | 8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 53.1 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 51.9 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 37.3 in | 7.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.3 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.5 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.0 in | 4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 12.2 | 46.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 92 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect.
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 |