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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2010 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Toyota Matrix | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 102.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 171.9 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 61.4 in | -5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 2865 lb. | 662 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 40.5 in | -3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 52.3 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 43.7 in | 11.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 36.2 in | -2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -49.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Matrix
| 2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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