Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Kia K5 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.2 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 193.1 in | -14.7 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 73.2 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 56.9 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 3148 lb. | 257 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.0 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 56.6 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 46.1 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.1 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.6 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 35.2 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -3.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia K5.