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2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW 1-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 104.7 in | 10 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 171.7 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 68.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 56.0 in | 14.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1453 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 37.9 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 54.0 in | 5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 53.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 32.0 in | 8 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 8.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 62.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series
| 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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