Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 108.7 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 182.3 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 69.7 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 56.3 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3527 lb. | -134 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.7 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 52.3 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.1 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.9 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 33.4 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
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 |