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2017 BMW i8 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe AMG S 65

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

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, the 2017 BMW i8 is priced $92,850 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe AMG S 65. Also, the 2017 S-Class Coupe AMG S 65 has a more powerful engine than the 2017 i8, and it gets 12 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, not only i8 is slightly smaller, but it's also shorter than the S-Class Coupe AMG S 65. 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
$143,400
$236,250
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
21 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
76 MPGe
16 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
198.6 in
Height
Height
50.8 in
56.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.2 in
115.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.2 ft2
104.8 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 AMG S 65

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
$4,350
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$1,539 (2017 BMW i8 Coupe)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$61,903
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2017 BMW i8 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe AMG S 65 - Front Left Comparison2017 BMW i8 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe AMG S 65 - Front Left Comparison
2017 BMW i8 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe AMG S 65 - Rear Right Comparison2017 BMW i8 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe AMG S 65 - Rear Right Comparison
2017 BMW i8 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe AMG S 65 - Dashboard Comparison2017 BMW i8 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe AMG S 65 - Dashboard Comparison
2017 BMW i8 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe AMG S 65 - Side Comparison2017 BMW i8 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe AMG S 65 - Side Comparison
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