Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.7 in | 3 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 182.3 in | -10.1 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 73.9 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 51.2 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3826 lb. | -332 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.5 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 0.0 in | 42.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 0.0 in | 32 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -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 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL.