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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2012 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
| Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 116.9 in | -10 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 193.1 in | -14.7 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 73.2 in | -5.2 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.6 in | -2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3540 lb. | 4376 lb. | -836 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.3 in | -5.2 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 | 38.3 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -6.2 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 2012 BMW 5-Series
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.
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