The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 560 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 134,000
€ 129,100
€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The BMW i8 Coupé is 13.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 4.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 Coupé.
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
50.9
76.5
87.3
55.7
74.8
83
76.5 in
Width
74.8 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50.9 in
Height
55.7 in
110.2
184.6
115.9
198.1
184.6 in
Length
198.1 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
3439 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
1135 lb
24.81 %
General
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
I12
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
B38-K15
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
357 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.63 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
112 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
888 mi
Range
507 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
888 mi
507 mi
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Environmental Impact
39.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.7 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
39.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
