Why is the size of an empty class not zero in C++?

What size range is the mercedes-benz c-class considered?

• Hello again, I'm thinking about trading my AWFUL Saab 9-7x in for a Mercedes-Benz c or e-class car. Is the c-class in size comparable to say like a Honda Accord or Nissan Altima, or is it smaller? I like the e-class a lot but if the c-class is generous in size I might just go with that to save money. Thanks!

• Answer:

  yeah, I agree with you regarding the awful 9-7x (my friend bought one and promptly dumped it), but it was just a rebadged trailblazer, which would have been fine if the trailblazer in and of itself was a good suv... In my recent car buying experience, I checked out and testdrove the exact models you are talking about- the Merc c-class and e-class, along with the infiniti g35, caddy cts, and 2009 saab 9-5. The c-class was considerably smaller than what I expected it to be (back seat wasn't comfortable for me and I am only 5'11''), but for $35,000, it was pretty accurately priced for a Mercedes of its size. On the other hand, I absolutely loved the E-class- styling, power, handling, even the oft-maligned merc satnav you spoke of was pretty impressive. However, the price was a little out of my league- $49,000-. So I moved on, albeit keeping the latter merc high in my consideration. The infiniti, which is very highly rated by most car magazines- fell far below my expectations- it felt heavy and unwieldy, and that for me is inexcusable (although the interior was nice and the price was decent- $39,000). The next car- the cts- was a good contender, although too small for my tastes, and a bit geriatric, not to mention that the price was a bit high- $42,000 for the 304 hp version. And last came the car which I ultimately bought (even though I was torn between it and the e-class)- the 09 Saab 9-5. Everyone calls it outdated, but when I testdrove it it felt newer than the caddy and even the infiniti. It had more interior space than the c-class, almost as much as the e-class, ventilated seats, standard satellite radio, and a driving experience that was even better than that of the athletic c-class (plus the stellar 28 highway mpg with the 260hp turbo 4). What's more, I bought one in top spec aero trim for $33,000 new! I have owned it for 8 months and out of all the cars that I've had it is my favorite. So check it out, and don't be fazed by your bad experience with the 9-7x, as it was just a Trailblazer. Just for your example, here's a fully loaded (everything but nav) 09 9-5 Griffin with less than 8,000 miles for less than 32 grand (really can't get more for your money than this)! Here's the link http://tiny.cc/9-5griffin Good Luck!