Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 104.7 in | 16.4 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 172.2 in | 28.1 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 68.8 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 56.0 in | 16.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 3208 lb. | 2041 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 12 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.9 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.1 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.4 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 32.0 in | 7.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 40.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 10.0 | 33.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series.