Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Cadillac STS | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 116.4 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 196.3 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 72.6 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 57.6 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3540 lb. | 4233 lb. | -693 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.6 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 54.6 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 57.4 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 55.6 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 38.3 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -1.6 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 |
2006 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |