Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | BMW X5 | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 270 kW@5750 510 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 417 kW@6000 750 Nm@2200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,934 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,531 mm | 4,907 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,727 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,606 kg | 2,386 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 85 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,029 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,537 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 986 mm | -39 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 930 mm | -92 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 345 L | 648 L | -303 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 | 1,869 L | 11.2 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW X5.