Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,933 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,610 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 100 L | -58 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,046 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,024 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 1,016 mm | 822 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 133 L | 453 L | -320 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 4.7 | 1,399 L | 3.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 | 2,656 L | 2.7 |
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 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS.