Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 317 lb-ft@1200 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 95.7 in | 9 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 160.7 in | 11.5 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.4 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 51.0 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 3420 lb. | 239 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 37.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 52.2 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.5 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 0.0 in | 42.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 0.0 in | 32 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
2013 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 1-Series.
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review |