BMW i8 Roadster vs Mercedes Benz CLS-Class Comparison

Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1499 cc	1991 cc
Power	374 hp	299 hp
Torque	320 Nm	400 Nm
Top Speed	250 kmph	250 kmph
Acceleration	--	6.1 s
RPM At Max Power	--	5800-6100 RPM
RPM At Max Torque	--	3000-4000 RPM

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	88 L	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	30 L	66 L
Front Tread	1644 mm	--
Rear Tread	1721 mm	--
Kerb Weight	1670 kg	1765 kg
Gross Weight	1595 kg	--
Length	4689 mm	4996 mm
Width	1942 mm	2069 mm
Height	1291 mm	1424 mm
Wheel Base	2800 mm	--
Ground Clearance	117 mm	--
Turning Radius	6.15 m	--
No Of Doors	2	4
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	4 Seats
Payload Capacity	--	645 kg

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Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	6-Speed	9-Speed
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	Yes

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventillated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Independent Suspension

Engine Details

Engine	1.5 L	2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	--
No Of Cylinders	3	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	10.0:1
Emission Norm Compliance	--	Euro 6

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Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	20 Inch
Tyre Size	195/50 R20	245/45 R20
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Wheel Size	R20	R20

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	--	Rack & Pinion

Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	No	--
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	--	Lane Keep Assist Lane Keep Assist
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes
Knee Airbags	--	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	--	Yes
360 Camera	--	Yes
Park Assist	--	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	Yes
Blind Spot monitor	--	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	--	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	No	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	--	Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats	--	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	--	Yes
Central Console Armrest	--	Yes
Bottle Holder	--	Yes
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes
Memory Seats	--	Yes
Wireless Charger	--	Yes

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Exterior

Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Roof Carrier	No	--
Roof Rail	No	--
Rear Spoiler	No	No
Sun Roof	No	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Rear Window Washer	--	No
Taillight Type	--	LED LED
Headlamps Washer	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	No
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Display Size	--	12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	--	Yes
Audio System	--	Burmester Sound System Burmester Sound System
Navigation System	--	Yes
Voice Control	--	Yes

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Interior

Ambient Light	--	Yes
Sun Visors	--	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	--	Yes

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	--	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	--	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	No	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	--
Leather Seats	Yes	--
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	No	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	--	Yes
Seat Upholstery	--	Leather Leather

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