The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
€ 134,000
€ 204,700
€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 204,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i8 Coupé is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT.
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
50.9
76.5
87.3
49.7
76.3
90.4
76.5 in
Width
76.3 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
50.9 in
Height
49.7 in
110.2
184.6
105.5
182.6
184.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.97 %
General
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
I12
Generation
C197
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
B38-K15
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
357 hp
583 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.41 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.63 lb/hp
6.41 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
112 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
888 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
888 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
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).
250.1 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
39.8 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
529 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
