Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 250 kW@5500 447 Nm@1380 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 3,071 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 5,103 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,539 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 2,000 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 68 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,001 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 978 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 1,026 mm | 812 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 878 L | -595 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 1,841 L | 9 |
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 2019 BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo.