It's deceiving. The seats on these buses look so much more comfortable than the ones on the 51B, so the ride will be much more comfortable and smooth, right?
But factor in the fact that you'll be on this bus for more than five hours, it will make multiple stops, there's no bathroom on board, your backpack won't fit in the overhead bins, and the bus seems to have no shock absorbers, and you will change your mind.
On the bus back to Alicante from Madrid, the seats reclined in a very odd way. At one point, the man in front of me reclined his seat, and was able to look up and back a little and make eye contact with me. Awkward.
Leg room is always limited. Overnight buses are no better. You've got to twist and turn to avoid smashing your legs into the seat in front of you (or your backpack), and then you've got to somehow lean against the armrest or window, or risk falling into your seatmate's lap when you fall asleep.
It's definitely cheaper to travel by bus, and the bus network is really extensive. Buses are always on time. Book online or buy the ticket at the bus station and you're ready to go, even if you haven't printed out the ticket, as long as you have your Passport. It's easy to knock out within 10 minutes of getting on the bus because there isn't much to do, though there is often a movie playing on the little screens. On more expensive buses (called Supra, versus economy), you will find a bag with a snack and a water bottle on your seat.
But definitely be prepared for a bumpy ride and uncomfortable positions!
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