Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Volvo C30 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.9 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 167.4 in | 14.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.0 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3211 lb. | 316 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 38.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.6 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 47.0 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 41.5 in | 13.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 33.9 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -7.8 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 |
2013 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |