Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 109.5 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 186.6 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 73.3 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 67.7 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3540 lb. | 4726 lb. | -1186 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 59.1 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 57.6 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 58.5 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 60.6 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 35.5 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -55.2 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 |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |