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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 99.4 in | 9.3 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 176.6 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 65.0 in | -8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3165 lb. | 362 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 39.8 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 51.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.6 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.7 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 51.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 33.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -19.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -45.3 ft3 |
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 2007 Subaru Forester
| 2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
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