Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW X1 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,483 mm | 4,531 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,798 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,544 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 1,545 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 63 L | 62 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,318 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,384 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 838 mm | 48 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 345 L | 74 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,351 L | 12.2 | -11.2 L |
2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review |
2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW X1.
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy to drive for many hours at as time, good trip car. Very comfortable, smooth ride. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |