Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Volkswagen Phaeton | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 118.1 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 203.7 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.9 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.1 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 5194 lb. | -1667 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 37.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.6 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.8 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 43.1 in | -9.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 84.8 in (over 2 rows) | -9.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.