Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Porsche Cayenne | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6000 516 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 114.0 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 190.8 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 76.3 in | -8.3 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 67.4 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3540 lb. | 4784 lb. | -1244 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 22.4 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 0.0 in | 41.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 0.0 in | 37.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 0.0 in | 33 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 74.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -50.7 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 |
2013 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review |