Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Toyota Avalon | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 111.0 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 195.2 in | -12.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.5 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3461 lb. | 66 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.2 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.1 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.9 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.6 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 39.2 in | -5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 | 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 |
2010 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 |
2014 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Toyota Avalon.