Model Year | 2017 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 449 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 101.7 in | 8.5 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 182.3 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 73.9 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 51.2 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3959 lb. | -504 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 55.5 in | 5.6 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 | 8.5 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -8.8 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL.