Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 106.9 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 178.4 in | 12.6 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 68.0 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 58.8 in | 55.6 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 3405 lb. | 395 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.1 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 51.9 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.3 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.3 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.5 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 33.0 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
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 |