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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2010 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
| Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,531 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,606 kg | 1,855 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 958 mm | 30 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 963 mm | -16 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 914 mm | -76 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 345 L | 396 L | -51 L |
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 2010 BMW 5-Series
| 2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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