Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2007) Specs

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2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	106.9 in	-3.8 in
Length	180.3 in	178.4 in	1.9 in
Width	68.5 in	68.0 in	0.5 in
Height	58.1 in	55.6 in	2.5 in
Curb Weight	3016 lb.	3405 lb.	-389 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	16.4 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.9 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	53.1 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.9 in	-51.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	41.7 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.3 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	54.3 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	33.0 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	74.7 in (over 2 rows)	2.3 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	12.2 ft³	-0.9 ft³

2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2007	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 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

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