BMW i8 (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE (2018) Specs

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2015 BMW i8 and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
Model	BMW i8	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 516 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	114.8 in	-4.6 in
Length	184.9 in	189.1 in	-4.2 in
Width	76.5 in	75.8 in	0.7 in
Height	50.8 in	70.7 in	-19.9 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	5238 lb.	-1783 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	24.6 gal.	-13.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.9 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	58.5 in	2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	0.0 in	40.3 in	-40.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	32.4 in	38.5 in	-6.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.5 in	58.4 in	-6.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.4 in	-38.4 in
Total Legroom	0 in (over 1 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-78.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	4.7 ft³	38.2 ft³	-33.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	4.7 ft³	80.3 ft³	-75.6 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

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