Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 104.7 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 181.1 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 71.5 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 66.3 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 3360 lb. | 45 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.1 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 53.8 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.7 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 52.4 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 38.3 in | -5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.2 | 37.2 ft3 | -25 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -60.8 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy to drive for many hours at as time, good trip car. Very comfortable, smooth ride. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |