Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2006) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications

Model Year	2006	2006
Model	Mercedes-Benz R-Class	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	126.6 in	106.9 in	19.7 in
Length	203.0 in	178.4 in	24.6 in
Width	75.7 in	68.0 in	7.7 in
Height	65.4 in	55.6 in	9.8 in
Curb Weight	4841 lb.	3405 lb.	1436 lb.
Fuel Capacity	25.1 gal.	16.4 gal.	8.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.3 in	53.1 in	7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.9 in	-51.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.7 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.4 in	37.3 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	54.3 in	5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	33.0 in	3.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.2 in	0.0 in	37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	0.0 in	32.4 in
Total Legroom	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	74.7 in (over 2 rows)	33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	12.2 ft³	3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.2 ft³	12.2	30 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.0 ft³	12.2 ft³	72.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The STANDARD leather seating surfaces on the 2006 front seats - way better feel than artico leather. The adjustment range to get things just right and the head rest. Very cozy. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3 row seating see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This has to be, by far, the roomiest Mercedes period. Back seat comfort, even in the third row, is unmatched. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seating for 6. Great for kids. Easy to get into. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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

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