Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1400 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 400 kW@5500 800 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,661 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,951 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 2,550 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 96 L | -43 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,072 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,308 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,016 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 1,064 mm | 812 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,398 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 1,280 L | 282 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 2,251 L | 8 |
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 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.