| Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Audi SQ5 | |
| Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 349 hp@5400 369 lb-ft@1370 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 111.2 in | -4.3 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 183.9 in | -5.5 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 74.5 in | -6.5 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 65.3 in | -9.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3540 lb. | 4288 lb. | -748 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.7 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 37.8 in | -4.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 26.8 ft3 | -14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 60.4 ft3 | -48.2 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Audi SQ5.