Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW i3 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | Electric 125 kW 249 Nm |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6000 350 Nm@2400 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 3,998 mm | 5,156 mm | -2 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,577 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,343 kg | 2,100 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 9 L | 95 L | -86 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,026 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,280 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 919 mm | -919 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 79 L | 433 L | -354 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2.8 | 1,195 L | 1.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 334 L | 2,407 L | 332 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW i3.
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |