Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW i8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 386 kW@5250 700 Nm@1750 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,803 mm | 4,696 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,796 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,376 kg | 1,567 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 42 L | 51 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 983 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 823 mm | 155 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 0 mm | 975 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,025 L | 133 L | -132 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,010 L | 4.7 | -2.7 L |
2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-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.