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 |
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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 |
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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |