Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Nissan LEAF | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 175.0 in | 7.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 61.0 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3366 lb. | 161 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 41.2 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 51.5 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 50.0 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 31.1 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 12.4 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 | 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 |
2010 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 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |