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BMW 5-Series (2012) vs. BMW i8 (2019) Specs

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2012 BMW 5-Series and 2019 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2019  
Model BMW 5-Series BMW i8  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5500
450 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid
DOHC-4v
357 hp
420 lb-ft
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,969 mm 2,799 mm 0 mm
Length 4,905 mm 4,696 mm 0 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,943 mm 0 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,290 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,050 kg 1,588 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 42 L 28 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,029 mm 983 mm -982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 823 mm 150 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,427 mm 1,260 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 917 mm 716 mm 201 mm
Total Legroom 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 521 L 133 L 388 L

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