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Mercedes-Benz SLK (2016) vs. BMW i8 (2017) Specs

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2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2017 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year 2016 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz SLK BMW i8  
Engine 5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
415 hp@6800
398 lb-ft@4500
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 95.7 in 110.2 in -14.5 in
Length 162.8 in 184.9 in -22.1 in
Width 71.5 in 76.5 in -5 in
Height 51.2 in 50.8 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3528 lb. 3455 lb. 73 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 11.1 gal. 4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.0 in 38.7 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 61.1 in -8.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 0.0 in 42.5 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 42.5 in (over 1 rows) 0 in (over 1 rows) 42.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.4 ft3 4.7 ft3 1.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.1 ft3 4.7 ft3 5.4 ft3

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