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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2012 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.9 in | -4.2 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 202.9 in | -20.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 76.2 in | -6.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 60.7 in | -4.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4015 lb. | -488 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 39.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.9 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 56.3 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.9 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 38.1 in | -4.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
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