Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 451 hp@6800 443 lb-ft@5000 |
supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 493 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2750 |
|
Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.7 in | -8 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 198.5 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.0 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3662 lb. | 4120 lb. | -458 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.2 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 59.9 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 59.4 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 35.6 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |