Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
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 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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 |