Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 121.1 in | -16.4 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 202.0 in | -30.3 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 76.1 in | -7.3 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 72.8 in | -16.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 5754 lb. | -2370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -12.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 41.2 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.5 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 40.0 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.3 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 38.5 in | -6.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -40.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 49.4 ft3 | -39.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -83.8 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.