| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Porsche Boxster | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
| Engine | 2.7L H6 DOHC-4v 177 kW@6400 270 Nm@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6000 350 Nm@2400 |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,416 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,328 mm | 4,531 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,355 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 62 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 988 mm | -13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 947 mm | -947 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,384 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 838 mm | -838 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,057 mm (over 1 row) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 280 L | 345 L | -65 L |
| 2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review |
| 2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review |
| 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 |