Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo S40 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.9 in | -3 in |
Length | 175.9 in | 178.4 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.0 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 55.6 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3225 lb. | 3405 lb. | -180 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 51.9 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.3 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 54.5 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 33.0 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo S40.
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 |