Mercedes-Benz SL (2006) vs. BMW i8 (2015) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2015 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL	BMW i8
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 493 hp@5000 590 lb-ft@1800	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.8 in	110.2 in	-9.4 in
Length	178.5 in	184.9 in	-6.4 in
Width	71.5 in	76.5 in	-5 in
Height	51.0 in	50.8 in	0.2 in
Curb Weight	4429 lb.	3455 lb.	974 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	11.1 gal.	9.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	38.7 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	61.1 in	-7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	0.0 in	42.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.5 in	-51.5 in
Total Legroom	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	0 in (over 1 rows)	42.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.3 ft³	4.7 ft³	2.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.2 ft³	4.7 ft³	5.5 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.

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

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