Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 123.4 in | -18.7 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 205.0 in | -33.3 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 79.9 in | -11.1 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 71.8 in | -15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 5754 lb. | -2370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 59.3 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 40.2 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.5 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 41.9 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 116.8 in (over 3 rows) | -43.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 42.7 ft3 | -32.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -74.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS.