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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | BMW X1 | |
| Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 285 kW@6000 530 Nm@2800 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1300 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,761 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,095 mm | 4,483 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,839 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,465 kg | 1,765 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 63 L | 35 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 886 mm | -885 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 0 mm | 970 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,283 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 869 mm | 0 mm | 869 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 419 L | -14 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,359 L | 1,351 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X1
| 2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review | |
| 2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X1
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