Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
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 |
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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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW i8.