Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.9 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 178.4 in | 6.5 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 68.0 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 55.6 in | -4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3540 lb. | -85 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 53.1 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.7 in | -41.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 37.3 in | -4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 54.3 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.0 in | -33 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | -74.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.7 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW i8.
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy to drive for many hours at as time, good trip car. Very comfortable, smooth ride. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |