Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 110.0 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 189.8 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 72.2 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 57.9 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 3245 lb. | 160 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.9 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.2 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 45.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.7 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.9 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 34.6 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review |