2017 BMW i8 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe
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2017 BMW i8
$1,539 /mo.
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe
$1,499 /mo.
What is the main difference between i8 and S-Class Coupe?
Two Coupes with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the fuel economy, market segment, starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe is priced $20,650 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2017 BMW i8. Also, the 2017 S-Class Coupe has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2017 i8 gets 8 more mpg. In addition, not only i8 is slightly smaller, but it's also shorter than the S-Class Coupe. 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
- 4.7 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$143,400
$122,750
Engine
Engine
1.5L Inline-3 Turbo + Electric Motor
4.7L V-8 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
357 hp
449 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.2 sec
4.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
80 MPGe
17 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
72 MPGe
25 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
76 MPGe
20 MPG
Width
Width
87.3 in
83.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.5 in
76.0 in
Length
Length
184.9 in
197.9 in
Height
Height
50.8 in
55.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.2 in
115.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.2 ft2
104.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
39.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
41.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.7 in
59.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
32.4 in
39.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
28.2 in
43.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.6 in
59.1 in
Costs
2017 BMW i8
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
$3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$1,539 (2017 BMW i8 Coupe)
$1,499 (2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC Coupe)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$61,903
$62,463
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