Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 378 kW@6800 630 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 4,902 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,858 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 80 L | -38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 937 mm | 46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,473 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,069 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 917 mm | -94 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 133 L | 450 L | -317 L |
2014 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 2014 BMW i8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.