Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | BMW X5 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@2700 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 115.5 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 191.1 in | -12.7 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 76.1 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 69.5 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3655 lb. | 5335 lb. | -1680 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 60.0 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.0 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 58.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.6 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.2 | 21.9 ft3 | -9.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -49.6 ft3 |
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 2008 BMW X5.