Compare BMW i8 [2014] vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

i8 [2014] vs 2 Series Gran Coupe vs GLC Coupe Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	-	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	-	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	-	Remote	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	-	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	-	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	-	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	-	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
  Clock	-	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	-	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	-	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	-	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	-	6	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	-	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	-	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	-	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	-	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	-	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	-	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	-	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	-	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	-	Leather	Artificial Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	-	8 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	-	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	-	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
  Headrests	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	-	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	-	Partial	Full
  Split Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	-	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	-	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	-	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	-	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Doot Sill Plates	-	Metallic	Illuminated
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	-	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	-	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	-	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	-	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	-	Intelligent	Intelligent
  Daytime Running Lights	-	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	-	LED	LED on front, LED on rear
  Tail Light	-	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	-	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	-	Oyster / Black , Black	Silk Beige / Espresso Brown, Magma Grey / Black, Black
  Lights inside Cabin	-	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	-	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	-	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	-	3	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

i8 [2014] vs 2 Series Gran Coupe vs GLC Coupe Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	-	240
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	7.1	6.3
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	-	No	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	14.82	12.7
  Driving Range (km)	-	741	841
  Engine	-	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	-	2.0L Twin power turbo	M264 Turbocharged I4
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	-	177 bhp @ 5100 rpm	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	-	280 Nm @ 1350-4600 rpm	370 Nm @ 1800 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	-	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	-	FWD	AWD
  Others	-	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	-	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	-	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.7	5.9
  Suspension - Front	-	Single-joint Spring Strut Axle	Double wishbone, coil springs, single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, stabiliser bar
  Suspension - Rear	-	Multi-link Axle with Separate Spring and Damper	Multi-link suspension, coil springs, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
  Wheels Type	-	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	-	225 / 45 R17	235 / 55 R19
  Tyres Size - Rear	-	225 / 45 R17	235 / 55 R19
  Spare Wheel	-	Alloy	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	430	550
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	-	50	66
  Passenger Capacity	-	5	5
  Length (mm)	-	4526	4731
  Width (mm)	-	2081	1890
  Height (mm)	-	1420	1620
  Wheelbase (mm)	-	2670	2873
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	152	201
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1505	-
  No of Seating Rows	-	2	2
  No of Doors	-	4	5

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i8 [2014] vs 2 Series Gran Coupe vs GLC Coupe User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	5/5 3 Ratings 2 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior	-
	-	4.5 Interior	-
	-	4.5 Ride Quality	-