Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW i8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 368 kW@5000 800 Nm@1800 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 4,696 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,295 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,009 kg | 1,567 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 42 L | 37 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 983 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,308 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,090 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 207 L | 133 L | 74 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 289 L | 4.7 | 284.3 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.
2014 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 2014 BMW i8.