Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 116.3 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 199.4 in | -27.7 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 73.7 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 55.8 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 4890 lb. | -1506 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 36.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 59.3 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.2 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 32.2 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The CL600 comes standard with active multi-contour front seats with heating/cooling and message functions. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
THe CLs lack rear seat room and entry/exit can be difficult and challenging at best. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |