Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,798 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,897 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,783 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,061 kg | 1,600 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 66 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 937 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 848 mm | 31 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 902 mm | 0 mm | 902 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 765 mm | 0 mm | 765 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 249 L | 351 L | -102 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,226 L | 12.4 | -11.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,410 L | 12.4 | -10.4 L |
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 |
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 |