Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 184.1 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 74.4 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 67.9 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 3688 lb. | -283 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 59.5 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.8 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 58.6 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 55.0 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.8 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -22 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -66 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 |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |