Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 124.6 in | -19.9 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 205.0 in | -33.3 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 73.7 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 58.0 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4465 lb. | -1213 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 59.1 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.7 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 42.3 in | -10.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -10.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |