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Mercedes-Benz SL (2020) vs. BMW i8 (2017) Specs

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2020 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2017 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year 2020 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW i8  
Engine turbocharged
4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
449 hp@5250
516 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged
1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid
DOHC-4v
357 hp
420 lb-ft
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.7 in 110.2 in -8.5 in
Length 182.3 in 184.9 in -2.6 in
Width 73.9 in 76.5 in -2.6 in
Height 51.2 in 50.8 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3959 lb. 3455 lb. 504 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 11.1 gal. 8.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 38.7 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 61.1 in -5.6 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 8.5 ft3 4.7 ft3 3.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.5 ft3 4.7 ft3 8.8 ft3

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