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BMW 1-Series (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 BMW 1-Series and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

2009 BMW 1-Series and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications

Model Year 2009 2007  
Model BMW 1-Series Mercedes-Benz C-Class  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 106.9 in -2.2 in
Length 171.7 in 178.4 in -6.7 in
Width 68.8 in 68.0 in 0.8 in
Height 56.0 in 55.6 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3384 lb. 3495 lb. -111 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 16.4 gal. -2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 38.9 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 53.1 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.9 in -51.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.7 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.3 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 54.3 in -0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.5 in -54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.0 in 33.0 in -1 in
Total Legroom 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 74.7 in (over 2 rows) -1.3 in
Cargo Volume 10.0 ft3 12.2 ft3 -2.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series

2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2008 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2006 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2006 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2006 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
 
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