Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,361 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,887 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,699 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,782 kg | 1,535 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 53 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 813 mm | 79 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 660 L | 283 L | 377 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,549 L | 10.0 | -9 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
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 |