| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | BMW Z4 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,497 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,531 mm | 4,239 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,605 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 55 L | 7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 993 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 0 mm | 947 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 0 mm | 838 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,072 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 345 L | 309 L | 36 L |
| 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 |
| 2012 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |