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2016 BMW i8 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG

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What is the main difference between i8 and S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG?

Two Coupes with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the modifications, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, there is a $93,350 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG has a higher starting price than the 2016 BMW i8. Also, the 2016 S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 i8 gets 13 more mpg. In addition, the i8 is both slightly smaller and shorter than the S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 6.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$140,700
$234,050
Engine
Engine
1.5L Inline-3 Turbo + Electric Motor
6.0L V-12 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
357 hp
621 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.2 sec
4.0 sec
City MPG
City MPG
80 MPGe
13 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
72 MPGe
20 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
76 MPGe
15 MPG
Width
Width
87.3 in
83.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.5 in
74.8 in
Length
Length
184.9 in
198.6 in
Height
Height
51.1 in
56.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.2 in
115.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.2 ft2
103.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
40.0 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
41.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.7 in
57.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
32.4 in
39.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
28.2 in
33.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.6 in
51.4 in

Costs

2016 BMW i8

2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
$4,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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-
Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2016 BMW i8 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG - Front Left Comparison2016 BMW i8 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG - Front Left Comparison
2016 BMW i8 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG - Rear Right Comparison2016 BMW i8 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG - Rear Right Comparison
2016 BMW i8 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG - Dashboard Comparison2016 BMW i8 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG - Dashboard Comparison
2016 BMW i8 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG - Side Comparison2016 BMW i8 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S 65 AMG - Side Comparison
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