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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2013 Porsche Cayenne Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Porsche Cayenne | |
| Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 336 kW@6800 601 Nm@5000 |
turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 397 kW@6000 700 Nm@2250 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,896 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,846 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,661 kg | 2,170 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 85 L | -19 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 942 mm | 0 mm | 942 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 0 mm | 937 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 848 mm | 0 mm | 848 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 351 L | 671 L | -320 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 1,781 L | 11.4 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| 2009 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 |
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 |
| 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 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Porsche Cayenne
| 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 |
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