The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..)

€ 327,300
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 138,000
 BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..) BMW i8 Coupé
€ 327,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW i8 Coupé
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
50.8
Blueprint BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..)
76.5
87.3
77.2 in
Width
76.5 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
51.6 in
Height
50.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
Blueprint BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..)
110.2
184.6
180.7 in
Length
184.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW i8 Coupé
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.9 %
BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW i8 Coupé
R230
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW i8 Coupé
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 275.983
Engine Code
B38-K15
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
3
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
369 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW i8 Coupé
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i8 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.62 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
9.62 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
131 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
131 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
1036 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
1036 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
34.1 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
34.1 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
77 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW i8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data