Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 402 hp@5000 443 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.7 in | -4 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 185.0 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.3 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 54.8 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 4134 lb. | -750 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 36.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.5 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 48.9 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 32.6 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door).