Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 109.8 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 188.4 in | -10 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 75.2 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 68.1 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3655 lb. | 4178 lb. | -523 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 59.7 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 56.7 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.2 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 40.1 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 59.5 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.5 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 38.3 in | -5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.2 | 42.3 ft3 | -30.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -83.2 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |