Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Tesla Model 3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 113.2 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 184.8 in | -6.4 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 72.8 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 56.8 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 3549 lb. | -144 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.7 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 54.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 35.2 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -2.8 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 |
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review |