Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW i8 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 110.2 in | 16.4 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 184.9 in | 18.1 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 76.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 50.8 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3501 lb. | 1328 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 14 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 56.7 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 43.1 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 32.4 in | 8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 49.6 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 28.2 in | 8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 37.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 4.7 | 37.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW i8.