| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Mini Countryman | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,596 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,107 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 1,340 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 47 L | 19 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 942 mm | 1,013 mm | 941 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 953 mm | -16 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 848 mm | 859 mm | -11 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 351 L | 345 L | 6 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 1,169 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 |
| 2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |