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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2011) vs. Toyota Prius (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2012 Toyota Prius specs.

2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2012 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Mercedes-Benz C-Class Toyota Prius  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 106.3 in 2.4 in
Length 182.3 in 176.4 in 5.9 in
Width 69.7 in 68.7 in 1 in
Height 56.3 in 58.7 in -2.4 in
Curb Weight 3527 lb. 3042 lb. 485 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 11.9 gal. 5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.1 in 38.6 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 54.9 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.3 in 52.7 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 42.5 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.9 in 37.6 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 53.1 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.9 in 51.2 in 3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.4 in 36.0 in -2.6 in
Total Legroom 75.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.5 in (over 2 rows) -3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.4 ft3 21.6 ft3 -9.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 12.4 ft3 39.6 ft3 -27.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Prius

2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review
 
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