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Hey guys.

I'm new to the club and doing some research, cross shopping the E class with the C class.

What do you guys think about the interior room of the C class? I've heard that it's pretty tight in magazines. I will be travelling with 5 people once in a while and transporting bikes or skiis/snowboard in the trunk (do the rear seats even fold?).

How do you think it would be for living with a family and baby?

Also, I've heard a lot of good things about the new C... is the thing really that great when it comes to maintanence? I'm worried about a used 2005 E class reliability so I'm considering a new C class.

C300Sport

The C is a very well built vehicle but a bit tight for larger/taller people. I am 6'1" tall and would have a hard time sitting "behind myself", but could if necessary. For anyone 5'8" or smaller, you should be fine...not limo like but comfortable. As far a three across in the back...hope they are average to small size.
You have to purchase the P2 option to get the fold down seats. I didn't go with the P2 and that may be the only thing I regret with my purchase. The roof is set up to very easily add cargo rack options for your bikes and boards.
Mercedes put in a massive amount of development and testing time on the C Class to help distance itself from a few bad years of quality. From what I have seen, they have done a pretty good job.
Hope this helps.

white46

new civic has more interior room than c-class.
if interior size matters to you alot, then c-class isn't a good choice.

Egonvdv

the space in the backseat is a joke.
Luckily I like to laugh a lot...

Ron Jr

I never sit in the back and my Wife and Daughter are not tall/large so it isn't an issue for me.

drevil2k2

If you are planning ski trips with a full load of passengers, the C might be too tight. The interior is about the same as my previous B6 Audi. I think the new A4 has slightly more legroom in the rear, but you might consider a wider car to fit 3 in the back.

As for the driver (5'9") and front passenger, very comfortable.

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[QUOTE=C300Sport;3096117]The C is a very well built vehicle but a bit tight for larger/taller people. I am 6'1" tall and would have a hard time sitting "behind myself", but could if necessary.QUOTE]

Im just playin, anyway someone else is that tall in your familly that may drive, so you will have to sit in the back? This is a great car by all means. But ya space for 3 in the back is good for short trips. I wouldnt want to be one of three for long. Have you considered waiting a bit for the GLK? Sounds like this truck will be better suited for you. Good luck.

416to212

I have given some thought to the GLK but want to stay away from first generation cars in case some bugs are being worked out. I know it has the underpinnings of a C but I'm still a bit worried.

Thank you for the notes on build quality and interior room. Thought it's a fine ride, I think I need to look towards something bigger, like the E-class.