Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW X1 | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 OHC-3v 225 kW@5600 460 Nm@2700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@5000 353 Nm@1250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,913 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,788 mm | 4,483 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,773 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,151 kg | 1,690 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 63 L | 32 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 886 mm | -885 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 833 L | 419 L | 414 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,050 L | 1,351 L | 1 L |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
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