Chrysler 300 (2009) vs. BMW 1-Series (2013) Specs

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2009 Chrysler 300 and 2013 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Chrysler 300	BMW 1-Series
Engine	6.1L V8 OHV-2v 425 hp@6000 420 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 317 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.0 in	104.7 in	15.3 in
Length	196.9 in	172.2 in	24.7 in
Width	74.1 in	68.8 in	5.3 in
Height	58.4 in	56.0 in	2.4 in
Curb Weight	4169 lb.	3439 lb.	730 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	14.0 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.9 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	54.0 in	5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.4 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	37.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.7 in	53.4 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	32.0 in	8.2 in
Total Legroom	82 in (over 2 rows)	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	8.6 in
Cargo Volume	17.2 ft³	10.0 ft³	7.2 ft³

2009 Chrysler 300 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	Roomy and comfortable see full Chrysler 300 review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	vast space see full Chrysler 300 review
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	Tons of room in the front seat. I am tall and I still have the seat adjusted in the middle, not all the way back, with lots of head room and leg room to spare. The passenger side is even better. see full Chrysler 300 review
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	The back seats have just as much room as the front seats. They fit the whole family with no problems, and you can even pick up the in-laws and they will fit back there perfectly. see full Chrysler 300 review

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

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