Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 108.7 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 182.3 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 56.3 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3527 lb. | -463 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.7 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.1 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 54.9 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 33.4 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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 |