Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Toyota 4Runner | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.8 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 189.9 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 75.8 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 71.5 in | -15.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4295 lb. | -768 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 39.3 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.8 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 56.5 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.8 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.7 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 32.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 46.3 ft3 | -33.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -76.4 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |