Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 176.2 in | 2.2 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 69.5 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 59.8 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 2937 lb. | 468 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 53.9 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.5 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 54.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 52.6 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.4 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -53.1 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 |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |