

Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Lexus RX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 107.9 in | -1 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 187.8 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 74.2 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 66.3 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 4178 lb. | -773 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.0 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.6 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 57.6 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.5 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.8 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -27.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | -68.1 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 |
2010 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |