Mercedes-Benz CLS (2020) vs. BMW 1-Series (2009) Specs

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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year	2020	2009
Model	Mercedes-Benz CLS	BMW 1-Series
Engine	twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 429 hp@5900 384 lb-ft@1800	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.7 in	104.7 in	11 in
Length	199.1 in	171.7 in	27.4 in
Width	74.4 in	68.8 in	5.6 in
Height	55.3 in	56.0 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	4447 lb.	3372 lb.	1075 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	14.0 gal.	7.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	37.9 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	54.0 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.4 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.9 in	37.1 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	53.4 in	3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	32.0 in	3 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	3.5 in
Cargo Volume	11.9 ft³	10.0 ft³	1.9 ft³

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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

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