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2009 Volvo V50 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@2700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.9 in | -3 in |
| Length | 178.0 in | 178.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 68.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 55.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3655 lb. | -112 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 | 38.1 in | 37.3 in | 0.8 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, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 50.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo V50
| 2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| 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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