Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz GLA | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 302 hp@5800 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 107.4 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 173.6 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 72.2 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 63.5 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 3653 lb. | -269 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.9 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 38.0 in | -6 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 | -40.5 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA.