Compare 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $32,950 | $32,950 | $32,800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $30,644 | $30,644 | $30,030 |
| Destination | $775 | $775 | $695 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 6-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 6-way | |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Leather/leatherette | Leatherette | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | |
| Speakers | 6 | 10 | |
| Amplifier | Optional | Standard | |
| Equalizer | N/A | Graphic | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | COMAND | Yes With Voice Activation | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | BMW Assist | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | Optional | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Optional | |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW Run-flat AS | |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 255/40WR10 | |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Standard | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | All Wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC | |
| Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | STEPTRONIC | |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.07 | 3.23 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 178.2 " | 178.2 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.0 " | 71.5 " | |
| Exterior Height | 55.1 " | 55.9 " | |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | |
| Horsepower | 228 @ 6,000 Rpm | 215 @ 6,250 Rpm | |
| Torque | 221 @ 2,700 Rpm | 185 @ 2,750 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 19 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 28 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.5 Seconds | 7.6 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.6 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 86 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 59 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.46/3.23 " | 3.35/3.46 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,460 Lbs. | 3,560 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,619 Lbs. | |
| Payload | N/A | 1,058 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 " | 108.7 " | |
| Front Track | 59.3 " | 59.1 " | |
| Rear Track | 58.1 " | 59.6 " | |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 18.0 '' | |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 " | N/A | |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .31 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 41.5 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 33.0 " | 34.6 " | |
| Front Headroom | 38.9 " | 37.4 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.3 " | 37.1 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 51.9 " | N/A | |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.5 " | N/A | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.1 " | 55.4 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.3 " | 55.1 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 12.2 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.2 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 86 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 16.4 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | marginal | marginal | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
