The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

€ 134,000
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) BMW i8 Coupé
€ 249,300
 Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19) Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 249,300

ⓘ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 14.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé.
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
50.9
Blueprint BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
76.5
87.3
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
75.3
83
76.5 in
Width
75.3 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
110.2
184.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
115.9
198.9
184.6 in
Length
198.9 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
3439 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1378 lb
28.61 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

General

BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
I12
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
B38-K15
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
12
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
357 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé

Performance

BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i8 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.76 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.63 lb/hp
7.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
112 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
418 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
888 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 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).
225.5 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
39.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data