Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Pontiac Solstice | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 95.1 in | 13.6 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 157.2 in | 25.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 71.3 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 50.9 in | 5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 2930 lb. | 597 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 52.4 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 50.6 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.7 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 0.0 in | 33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 32.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 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 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |