Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 170 kW@6000 300 Nm@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,531 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,727 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,658 kg | 1,935 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 73 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,031 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,019 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 973 mm | -135 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 345 L | 292 L | 53 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.2 | 1,198 L | 11.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 | 2,701 L | 10.2 |
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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |