The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M8 Competition Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
€ 168,000

€ 186,800

€ 168,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 186,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M8 Competition Coupé is 9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé.
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
53.6
75.1
84.1
49.7
76.3
90.4
75.1 in
Width
76.3 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
53.6 in
Height
49.7 in
111.3
191.6
105.5
182.6
191.6 in
Length
182.6 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
4321 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.52 %

General
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
G15
Generation
C197
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
S63-B44
Engine Code
M 159.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
616 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
553 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Performance
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
3.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M8 Competition Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
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7.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 lb/hp
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
7.01 lb/hp
6.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
22 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
399 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
399 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Environmental Impact
200.8 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 M8 Competition Coupé
200.8 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
406 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
937 lb
Maximum Payload
529 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data