BMW i8 (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2012) Specs

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2015 BMW i8 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	BMW i8	Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 563 hp@6800 479 lb-ft@4750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	105.5 in	4.7 in
Length	184.9 in	182.6 in	2.3 in
Width	76.5 in	76.3 in	0.2 in
Height	50.8 in	49.3 in	1.5 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	3571 lb.	-116 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	22.5 gal.	-11.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	58.4 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	63.2 in	-63.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	0.0 in	41.7 in	-41.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	32.4 in	0.0 in	32.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.5 in	0.0 in	51.5 in
Total Legroom	0 in (over 1 rows)	41.7 in (over 1 rows)	-41.7 in
Cargo Volume	4.7 ft³	6.2 ft³	-1.5 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