The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW M8 Competition Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 327,300
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 168,000
 BMW M8 Competition Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW M8 Competition Coupé
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 168,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is 10.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW M8 Competition Coupé.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
53.6
Blueprint BMW M8 Competition Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
75.1
84.1
77.2 in
Width
75.1 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
51.6 in
Height
53.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
Blueprint BMW M8 Competition Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
111.3
191.6
180.7 in
Length
191.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.58 %
BMW M8 Competition Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
R230
Generation
G15
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW S63
M 275.983
Engine Code
S63-B44
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
616 hp
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M8 Competition Coupé

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

62 mph 62
mph

144 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M8 Competition Coupé

▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.01 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
7.01 lb/hp
BMW M8 Competition Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
399 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
399 mi
BMW M8 Competition 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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
200.8 kWh
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data