Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Lexus RX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,630 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 1,915 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 73 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 942 mm | 1,001 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 993 mm | -56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 848 mm | 965 mm | -117 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,085 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 351 L | 521 L | -170 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 1,594 L | 11.4 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has a very small back seat. If you want to carry passengers for a long distance, get an E class. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
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 |
2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
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