Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6000 350 Nm@2400 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 298 kW@5500 610 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 3,066 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,531 mm | 4,999 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,727 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,672 kg | 2,295 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,052 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 991 mm | -44 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 1,062 mm | 837 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,093 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 345 L | 439 L | -94 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 | 1,699 L | 11.2 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.