Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.7 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 172.2 in | 29.9 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 68.8 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 56.0 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3208 lb. | 462 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.0 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.4 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 32.0 in | 9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 9.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |
2012 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 2012 BMW 1-Series.