Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
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 | 104.7 in | 114.7 in | -10 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 188.5 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 75.2 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 71.5 in | -15.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 5093 lb. | -1709 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -11.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.9 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 59.9 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.8 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 59.8 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 40.0 in | -8 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -8.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -62.4 ft3 |
2010 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 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 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 |