The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - ..) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
€ 139,200
€ 134,000
€ 139,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
50.7
76.3
81.7
50.9
76.5
87.3
76.3 in
Width
76.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
50.7 in
Height
50.9 in
103.5
178.9
110.2
184.6
178.9 in
Length
184.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.29 %
General
Mercedes AMG GT S 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 S 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
515 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
515 hp
357 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
494 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
494 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
7.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
7.13 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
20 mpg
112 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
15 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
351 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
351 mi
888 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
39.8 kWh
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
217.9 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
444 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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