Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 95.7 in | 14.5 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 160.7 in | 24.2 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 70.4 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 51.0 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3420 lb. | 35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 52.2 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 42.5 in | -42.5 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) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | -42.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
2015 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW i8.
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review |