Model Year | 2015 | 2022 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 603 hp@5750 627 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 3,134 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 2,029 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,730 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 90 L | -48 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,001 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,024 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 1,021 mm | 822 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,064 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 879 mm | -879 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2,967 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 133 L | 493 L | -360 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 4.7 | 1,209 L | 3.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 | 2,398 L | 2.7 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW i8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS.