Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 104.7 in | 21.9 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 172.2 in | 30.8 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 68.8 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 56.0 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3208 lb. | 1621 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 54.0 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.4 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.1 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.4 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 32.0 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 10.0 | 32.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 75 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2013 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 2013 BMW 1-Series.