Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 111.8 in | -2 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 184.5 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.3 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 56.8 in | 11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3847 lb. | 3417 lb. | 430 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.1 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 55.3 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.7 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.1 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 55.0 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.2 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 12.6 | 29.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 82.8 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.