BMW i8 Roadster vs Mercedes Benz S-Class Comparison

Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1499 cc	2999 cc
Power	374 hp	367 hp
Torque	320 Nm	500 Nm
Top Speed	250 kmph	250 kmph
Acceleration	--	5.1 s
RPM At Max Power	--	5500-6100 RPM
RPM At Max Torque	--	1600-4500 RPM

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	88 L	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	30 L	76 L
Front Tread	1644 mm	--
Rear Tread	1721 mm	--
Kerb Weight	1670 kg	2825 kg
Gross Weight	1595 kg	--
Length	4689 mm	5289 mm
Width	1942 mm	1954 mm
Height	1291 mm	1503 mm
Wheel Base	2800 mm	3216 mm
Ground Clearance	117 mm	--
Turning Radius	6.15 m	--
No Of Doors	2	4
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	4 Seats
Payload Capacity	--	795 kg

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Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	6-Speed	9-Speed

Suspension & Brakes

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

Engine Details

Engine	1.5 L	3.0L Petrol Engine, In-line 6 Cylinder 24 Valve
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	--
No Of Cylinders	3	6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	10.5:1
Emission Norm Compliance	--	Euro 6

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Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	19 Inch
Tyre Size	195/50 R20	245/40 ZR19
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Wheel Size	R20	ZR19

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Steering Type	Electric Power	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	Yes
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 Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes
Curtain Airbags	--	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Rear Camera	--	Yes
360 Camera	--	Yes
Park Assist	--	Yes
Tyre Pressure 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	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	--	Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats	--	Yes
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	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Spoiler	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
Rain Sensing Wiper	--	Yes
Rear Window Washer	--	No
Daytime Running Lights	--	LED LED
Taillight Type	--	LED LED

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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
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
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	--
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	--
Foldable Rear Seat	No	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	--	Yes
Seat Upholstery	--	Leather Leather

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