The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)
€ 134,000
![BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_i8_I12.png)
€ 174,700
![Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_65_AMG_C217.webp)
€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 174,700
ⓘ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 14 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé.
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
50.9
76.5
87.3
56
75.3
83
76.5 in
Width
75.3 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50.9 in
Height
56 in
110.2
184.6
115.9
198.6
184.6 in
Length
198.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
3439 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
![BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_i8_I12.png)
Weight Difference:
1124 lb
24.63 %
![Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_65_AMG_C217.png)
General
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
I12
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 63 AMG 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 157
B38-K15
Engine Code
M 157.985
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4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
357 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.63 lb/hp
7.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
112 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
888 mi
Range
483 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
888 mi
483 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG 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).
195.2 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
39.8 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data