Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2012) vs. BMW i8 (2019) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and 2019 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2019
Model	Mercedes-Benz G-Class	BMW i8
Engine	5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD w/low range	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	110.2 in	2 in
Length	184.5 in	184.9 in	-0.4 in
Width	71.8 in	76.5 in	-4.7 in
Height	76.0 in	50.8 in	25.2 in
Curb Weight	5510 lb.	3501 lb.	2009 lb.
Fuel Capacity	25.4 gal.	11.1 gal.	14.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.2 in	38.7 in	3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.7 in	56.7 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.5 in	0.0 in	51.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	52.5 in	43.1 in	9.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	32.4 in	7.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	49.6 in	6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.9 in	28.2 in	13.7 in
Total Legroom	94.4 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	23.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	45.2 ft³	4.7 ft³	40.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	79.5 ft³	4.7 ft³	74.8 ft³