Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Toyota Venza | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 109.3 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 189.0 in | -10.6 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 75.0 in | -7 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 63.4 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 3760 lb. | -355 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 60.0 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 56.0 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.2 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 59.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.5 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 39.1 in | -6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -22.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 | -57.9 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 Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
can be reclined 14° see full Toyota Venza review |