Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.9 in | 0 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 180.2 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 71.4 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 56.2 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3540 lb. | 3693 lb. | -153 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.2 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 49.0 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 55.2 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 33.3 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -1.7 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 |
2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Minimal rear seat leg room. Our kids are 9 & 8 - we are having to look for a replacement car as they are getting too big for this one. To offset the front seats are as comfortable as I have experienced in a car. Now considering an S80 or XC70. see full Volvo S60 review |