Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Ford Focus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,630 mm | 4,534 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 1,319 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 47 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 942 mm | 973 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 965 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 848 mm | 843 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 351 L | 374 L | -23 L |
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 |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |