The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
€ 129,100

€ 134,000

€ 129,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes S 560 Coupé is 13.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
55.7
74.8
83
50.9
76.5
87.3
74.8 in
Width
76.5 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
55.7 in
Height
50.9 in
115.9
198.1
110.2
184.6
198.1 in
Length
184.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
4575 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
1135 lb
24.81 %

General
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
C217
Generation
I12
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560 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 176
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 176.980
Engine Code
B38-K15

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
3
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
463 hp
357 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i8 Coupé
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9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
9.88 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
24 mpg
112 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
16 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
507 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
507 mi
888 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
185.7 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 S 560 Coupé
185.7 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
378 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
BMW i8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data