BMW i8 Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Comparison

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Things we like	--	Gorgeous and sporty design Thrilling levels of performance  Read More
Things we don't like	--	Stiff ride quality Super pricey Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	3	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	--
Battery Type	Li-ion	--
Battery Capacity	11.6 kWh	--
Secondary Engine Fuel Type	Electric	--

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Transmission

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

Performance

Engine Displacement	1499 cc	3982 cc
Power	231 hp	476 hp
Torque	320 Nm	630 Nm
Top Speed	250 kmph	304 kmph
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	4.4 s	4.0 s
Secondary Engine Max Power	141 hp	--
Secondary Engine Max Torque	250 Nm Nm	--
Fuel Consumption	1.9	--

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Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	4 seats	2 seats
Length	4689 mm	4544 mm
Width	1942 mm	2075 mm
Ground Clearance	117 mm	--
Height	1298 mm	1287 mm
Wheel Base	2800 mm	2630 mm
Front Tread	1644 mm	1684 mm
Rear Tread	1715 mm	1651 mm
No Of Doors	2	2
Kerb Weight	1535 Kg	1615 kg
Gross Weight	1920 kg	--
Cargo Volume	--	285 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	--	65 L

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	M Sport Suspension	Sports Suspension
Rear Suspension	M Sport Suspension	Sports Suspension

Wheel & Tyre

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

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.8 m

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	Yes

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Engine Details

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	--
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	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
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	No
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	--	No
Automatic Climate Control	--	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	--	No
Rear Reading Lamp	--	No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	--	No
Cup Holders-Rear	--	No
Vanity Mirror	--	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
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	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	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Roof Carrier	--	No
Sun Roof	--	No
Moon Roof	--	No
Side Stepper	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 6 Euro 6	--
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Driving Experience Control Eco	--	Yes

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