| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Mini Countryman | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 102.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 161.7 in | 19 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 61.5 in | -5.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3428 lb. | 2954 lb. | 474 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 39.9 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 52.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 33.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | -28.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
| 2012 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 |