

Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 113.7 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 193.4 in | -15 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 73.7 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 72.8 in | -17.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 4440 lb. | -1035 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 59.0 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.4 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 58.9 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 55.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.9 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -39.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.2 | 43.9 ft3 | -31.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -71.5 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 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |