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2020 BMW i8
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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2020 BMW i8
MSRP $149,900 - $169,900
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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
MSRP $109,000 - $261,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-12 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6
Displacement
1.5 L/91
4.0 L/243 6.0 L/365 3.0 L/183
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Horsepower
369 hp @ 5800 rpm
603 hp @ 5500 rpm 621 hp @ 4800 rpm 463 hp @ 5250 rpm 362 hp @ 5500 rpm 469 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
420 ft-lb
664 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2300 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 369 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 516 ft-lb
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed Sports AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-Speed 9G-TRONIC Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic -inc: DIRECT SELECT gear lever w/steering wheel shift paddles
Fuel
Fuel
Plug-In Electric
Gasoline Plug-In Electric
Fuel Consumption: City
9.2 L/100 km
11.4 - 18.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.0 L/100 km
8.5 - 11.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.0 - 9.2 L/100 km
8.5 - 18.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
42.0 L
70.0 - 80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Not Available
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 4
4 - 5
Front Head Room
983 mm
1,008 - 1,069 mm
Front Leg Room
1,095 mm
1,052 - 1,064 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,440 mm
1,516 - 1,554 mm
Rear Head Room
823 mm
932 - 996 mm
Rear Leg Room
716 mm
947 - 1,092 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,260 mm
1,374 - 1,562 mm
Trunk Volume
88 - 153 L
249 - 530 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,799 mm
2,944 - 3,366 mm
Length, Overall
4,696 mm
5,032 - 5,461 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,943 mm
1,890 - 1,930 mm
Height, Overall
1,288 - 1,290 mm
1,412 - 1,499 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
114 - 127 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,588 - 1,665 kg
2,095 - 2,402 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/45WR20
P255/45YR20 P255/40YR20 P245/40YR20 P245/45HR19 PR20
Rear Tire Size
P245/40WR20
P285/40YR20 P285/35YR20 P275/35YR20 P275/40HR19 PR20
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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