Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 126.6 in | -21.9 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 203.0 in | -31.3 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 77.1 in | -8.3 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 65.4 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4949 lb. | -1697 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 60.3 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 40.4 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 59.6 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 36.2 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 42.2 ft3 | -32.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -75 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.