Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,531 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,727 mm | 1,933 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,606 kg | 2,610 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 100 L | -38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,046 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,016 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 978 mm | -140 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 345 L | 453 L | -108 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.2 | 1,399 L | 11.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 | 2,656 L | 10.2 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.