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Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Ford Taurus X | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.9 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 200.3 in | -18 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.9 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 67.4 in | -11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4033 lb. | -506 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 39.4 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.5 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.2 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.4 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 39.8 in | -6.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -39.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 47.4 ft3 | -35 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -72.8 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |