Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
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 | 113.1 in | 110.2 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 184.9 in | 6.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.5 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 50.8 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4058 lb. | 3455 lb. | 603 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 61.1 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 32.4 in | 5.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 51.5 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 0.0 in | 35.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 77.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW i8.