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2008 BMW 1-Series and 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 114.8 in | -10.1 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 189.1 in | -17.4 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 75.2 in | -6.4 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 70.7 in | -14.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 5238 lb. | -1854 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -10.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.9 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.5 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.4 in | -5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 38.4 in | -6.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -26.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -61 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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