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Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. BMW i8 (2016) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2016 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW i8  
Engine 6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200
turbocharged
1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid
DOHC-4v
357 hp
420 lb-ft
 
Transmission 7-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 4,582 mm 4,696 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,943 mm 0 mm
Height 1,298 mm 1,290 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,939 kg 1,567 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 42 L 38 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 204 L 133 L 71 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 289 L 4.7 284.3 L

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