Model Year | 2016 | 2019 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | BMW i8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 110.2 in | 10.8 in |
Length | 201.6 in | 184.9 in | 16.7 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 76.5 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 50.8 in | 22 in |
Curb Weight | 5687 lb. | 3501 lb. | 2186 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.7 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.1 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 32.4 in | 7.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 49.6 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 28.2 in | 10.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 4.7 | 44.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 89.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW i8.