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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 113.6 in | -8.9 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 196.6 in | -24.9 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 73.1 in | -4.3 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 55.0 in | 1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4085 lb. | -833 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 23.2 gal. | -9.2 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 | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 30.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
| 2006 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 |
| 2006 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 |
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