Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 330 hp@7900 262 lb-ft@4900 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,494 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,112 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,933 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,267 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,460 kg | 2,610 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 100 L | -45 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 947 mm | 1,046 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,334 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,481 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,067 mm (over 1 row) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 261 L | 453 L | -192 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.2 | 1,399 L | 8.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.2 | 2,656 L | 7.2 |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS.