Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Nissan Xterra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 178.7 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 72.8 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 74.9 in | -19.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 4150 lb. | -745 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.3 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.9 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 58.3 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 46.1 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 34.4 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -23 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -53.5 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 |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |