Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | BMW iX | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 336 kW@6800 601 Nm@5000 |
Electric 455 kW 1,015 Nm |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,630 mm | 4,953 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,966 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,697 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,661 kg | 2,617 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 0 L | 66 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 942 mm | 1,054 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,003 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 848 mm | 988 mm | -140 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 351 L | 1,005 L | 350 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 2,206 L | 10.4 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW iX.