

Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 469 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2650 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 106.9 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 178.4 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 68.0 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 55.6 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3990 lb. | 3540 lb. | 450 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 53.1 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 51.9 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 54.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.0 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable, firm seating,even after very long drives. The combination of lumbar support and heat leaves me refreshed after eight- and nine-hour drives. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room and has adjustments on multicontour seats. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I could fall asleep in this thing. Great seat heaters and adjustability. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat room for front passengers is excellent, and there is still enough room for rear passengers. We had an Acura TL before, and it was far less roomy than the E500. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom, legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom,legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
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 |