The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 327,300
€ 165,000
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 165,000
ⓘ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 SL 65 AMG Black Series is 20 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
51.6
77.2
85
55.9
76.5
84.1
77.2 in
Width
76.5 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
51.6 in
Height
55.9 in
100.8
180.7
119.2
200.7
180.7 in
Length
200.7 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
119.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.01 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
R230
Generation
G16
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 Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.35 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
7.35 lb/hp
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
345 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
391 mi
BMW M8 Competition Gran 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).
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).
204.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
204.5 kWh
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
5
507 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
