Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 184.1 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.4 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 67.9 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3727 lb. | -200 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 40.2 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.8 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.6 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.0 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 36.8 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 34.2 ft3 | -21.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -65.8 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |