| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Mini Countryman | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 102.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 161.7 in | 16.7 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 70.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 61.5 in | -5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 2954 lb. | 451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.9 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 52.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 52.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 33.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | -29.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mini Countryman.