Model Year | 2009 | 2022 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 107.1 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 184.1 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 71.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 55.7 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 2725 lb. | 802 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 40.6 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.4 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 50.5 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 38.0 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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 |
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 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 |
2022 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2022 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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