| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Porsche Cayenne | |
| Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 270 kW@5750 510 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 368 kW@6000 700 Nm@2250 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,531 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,606 kg | 2,355 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 100 L | -38 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,008 mm | 987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 988 mm | -41 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 914 mm | -76 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 345 L | 541 L | -196 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 | 1,770 L | 11.2 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Porsche Cayenne.