Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 104.7 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 171.7 in | 20 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 68.8 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.0 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3825 lb. | 3252 lb. | 573 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.0 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 53.4 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 32.0 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |