The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)
€ 155,000
BMW i8 Roadster € 162,000
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 155,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 162,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW i8 Roadster is 2.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
BMW i8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
76.5 in
Width
73.9 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
50.7 in
Height
51.2 in
184.6 in
Length
182.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.49 %
General
BMW i8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
I15
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
B38-K15
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
369 hp
577 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
420 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
BMW i8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.05 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster
9.98 lb/hp
7.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
118 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW i8 Roadster
118 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
932 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
932 mi
475 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
37.8 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 Roadster
37.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
80 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
2.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data