Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Kia Seltos | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 103.5 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 172.0 in | 6.4 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 70.9 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 63.6 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 3087 lb. | 318 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 53.5 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 54.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 52.8 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 38.0 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 62.8 ft3 | -50.6 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 Seltos.