The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - ..) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..)
€ 152,300
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé € 138,000
BMW i8 Coupé
€ 152,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
76.3 in
Width
76.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
50.6 in
Height
50.8 in
179.2 in
Length
184.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.28 %
General
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
C190
Generation
I12
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 178
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 178.980
Engine Code
B38-K15
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
3
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
549 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
549 hp
369 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
502 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
502 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
6.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.62 lb/hp
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
6.83 lb/hp
9.62 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
131 mpg
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
19 mpg
131 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
16 mpg
city
No data
21 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
323 mi
Range
1036 mi
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
323 mi
1036 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
34.1 kWh
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
236.9 kWh
34.1 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
468 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
77 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
419 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data