Model Year | 2010 | 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 | 2,659 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,803 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 2,376 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 93 L | -40 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 988 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 978 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 975 mm | -162 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 1,025 L | 282 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 2,010 L | 8 |
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 |
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 |