Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Audi A6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 114.7 in | -7.8 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 193.9 in | -15.5 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 73.8 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 57.8 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3685 lb. | 4045 lb. | -360 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.5 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 37.4 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 review |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 review |