Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Cadillac ATS | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 451 hp@6800 443 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 464 hp@5850 445 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.3 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 182.8 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 71.1 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 55.9 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3662 lb. | 3700 lb. | -38 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 38.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.9 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.3 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 33.5 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has a very small back seat. If you want to carry passengers for a long distance, get an E class. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2017 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Cadillac ATS.