Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | BMW i8 | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6200 465 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,869 mm | 4,696 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,841 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 42 L | 38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 983 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 823 mm | 147 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 0 mm | 909 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 133 L | 317 L |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
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.