Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.9 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 193.1 in | -10.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.2 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.6 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3814 lb. | -287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 40.5 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.2 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 36.1 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has a very small back seat. If you want to carry passengers for a long distance, get an E class. 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.