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2011 Subaru Forester and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 108.7 in | -5.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 182.3 in | -2.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.3 in | 9.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3527 lb. | -277 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 37.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 33.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 21.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 55.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester
| 2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 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 |
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