Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 176.2 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 59.8 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 2937 lb. | 590 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 40.0 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.4 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.9 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.5 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.6 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 36.4 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -52.9 ft3 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has a very small back seat. If you want to carry passengers for a long distance, get an E class. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
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 |
2010 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2011 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 |