Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.9 in | -6 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 202.9 in | -24.5 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 76.2 in | -8.2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 60.7 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3540 lb. | 4343 lb. | -803 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.9 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 56.3 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 55.8 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 38.1 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -7.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Taurus.