Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 100.8 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 180.4 in | 4.5 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 71.5 in | 5 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 51.1 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4274 lb. | -819 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 54.0 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 42.9 in | -42.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 0.0 in | 51.5 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | -42.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW i8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.