Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 108.7 in | 11.9 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 182.3 in | 7.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 56.3 in | 15.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3527 lb. | 452 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 37.1 in | 9.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 54.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 52.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 36.9 in | 8.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.9 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.4 in | 4.2 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) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 37.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 12.4 | 46.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 91.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |