

Body | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm |
Length | 4,531 mm |
Width | 1,727 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,565 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 345 L |
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 |
Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
Standard Engine | 2.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6200 181 lb-ft@2700 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@2700 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) |   | AWD |   | AWD |   |
Standard Tires | 225/45ZR17 tires (front) 245/40ZR17 tires (rear) | 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45ZR17 tires (front) 245/40ZR17 tires (rear) | 205/55HR16 tires | 225/40ZR18 tires (front) 245/35ZR18 tires (rear) |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
quick up to speed, fast highway performer. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Smooth power. Stable handling. Solid feel see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Outstanding supercharged 1.8L engine provides good acceleration, and outstanding highway mileage. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I like the variety of powertrains available. The choices give you the right control over the vehicle and all choices are responsive enough for safety. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | C230 Sport Sedan | 29,200 | 27,156 | 775 |
4dr Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | 32,950 | 30,644 | 775 |
4dr Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | 37,550 | 34,922 | 775 |
4dr Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | 38,150 | 35,480 | 775 |
4dr Sedan | C55 | 54,450 | 50,639 | 775 |