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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2008 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | BMW 1-Series | |
| Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 104.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 171.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 68.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3540 lb. | 3384 lb. | 156 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.9 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 53.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 32.0 in | 1 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series
| 2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
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