BMW i8 vs Mercedes Benz AMG GT Coupe Comparison

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	3	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	--
Battery Type	lithium-ion	--

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	6-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	RWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1499 cc	3982 cc
Power	231 hp	476 hp
Torque	320 Nm	630 Nm
Secondary Engine Max Power	131 hp	--
Secondary Engine Max Torque	250 Nm Nm	--
Top Speed	250 kmph	304 kmph
Acceleration	4.4 s	4.0 s
Fuel Type	--	Petrol
Mileage Highway	--	12.6
Fuel Consumption	--	10.6
Mileage City	--	8

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	42 L	75 L
Seating Capacity	4 seats	2 seats
Length	4689 mm	4544 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	--
Width	2218 mm	2075 mm
Height	1291 mm	1287 mm
Wheel Base	2800 mm	2630 mm
Front Tread	1644 mm	1684 mm
Rear Tread	1721 mm	1651 mm
No Of Doors	2	2
Kerb Weight	1485 kg	1615 kg
Front Headroom	983 mm	1003 mm
Rear Headroom	824 mm	--
Cargo Volume	--	285 L
Front Legroom	--	226 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	Sport Suspension
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	Sport Suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	Coil Spring	--

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	19 Inch
Tyre Size	195/50 R20	255/35 R19
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Wheel Size	R20	R19

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.7 m

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Rear Camera	--	Yes

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Security

Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No

Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	1.5 L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinders 12 Valve 1.5 L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinders 12 Valve	4.0L Petrol Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 Valve DOHC 4.0L Petrol Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	No
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	No
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	No
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	--
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	--	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	--	No
Centre Console Armrest	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	--	Yes
Voice Control	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	No	--
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	No
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	No
Fabric Upholstery	No	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Emission Control System	Yes	--
Advance Safety Feature	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 6 Euro 6	Euro 6 Euro 6
Driving Experience Control Eco	--	Yes
Headlamp Type	--	LED LED

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