Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6200 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,873 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,531 mm | 4,869 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,727 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,606 kg | 1,841 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 80 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 963 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 970 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 909 mm | -71 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 345 L | 450 L | -105 L |
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 |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |