Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Volvo XC60 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 109.2 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 182.2 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 74.4 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 67.4 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 4012 lb. | -607 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.7 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 54.2 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.2 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.2 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 53.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.4 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 30.8 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -55.2 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 |
2012 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review |