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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,913 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 2,310 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 95 L | -42 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,013 mm | 962 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,420 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,011 mm | 941 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,427 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 1,016 mm | 812 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 833 L | -550 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 2,050 L | 8 |
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 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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