Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLK | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 104.7 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 183.2 in | 171.7 in | 11.5 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 68.8 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 56.0 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3700 lb. | 3384 lb. | 316 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 37.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.0 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.4 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 53.4 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.9 in | 0.0 in | 45.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 32.0 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 |