Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Cadillac ATS | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 464 hp@5850 445 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 109.3 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 182.8 in | -4.4 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 71.1 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 55.9 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3540 lb. | 3700 lb. | -160 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 53.0 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 53.9 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 52.3 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 33.5 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unfortunately, the "why nots" from three years ago remain. The compact Cadillac sedan's rear seat hasn't gotten any larger, and the coupe's is even tighter. Meanwhile, Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes have introduced competitors with roomier rear seats. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare in the ATS sedan, and virtually none to spare in the ATS coupe. Drivers who need the seat further back than I do will eliminate leg room for all but the shortest rear passengers. see full Cadillac ATS review |
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