Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@2700 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.6 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 188.9 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 74.7 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 70.2 in | -14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3655 lb. | 4826 lb. | -1171 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.3 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.4 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.0 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 57.4 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.1 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 34.6 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.2 | 43.3 ft3 | -31.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -72.9 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |