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2011 Volvo XC90 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volvo XC90 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 108.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 182.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 69.7 in | 5 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 56.3 in | 13.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4544 lb. | 3527 lb. | 1017 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 55.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 12.4 | 30.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 72.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC90
| 2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| 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 |
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