2022 BMW i8 Roadster Plug-in Hybrid vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster 4.0L V8 (558 HP) C
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BMW i8 Roadster vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW i8 Roadster: AED 889,990Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster: AED 874,990Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster is AED 15,000 cheaper (2%).
- PowerBMW i8 Roadster: 374 hpMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster: 558 hpMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster makes 184 hp more.
- TorqueBMW i8 Roadster: 570 NmMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster: 680 NmMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster makes 110 Nm more.
- Fuel economyBMW i8 Roadster: 40 km/LMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster: 8.8 km/LBMW i8 Roadster goes 31.2 km further per litre.
- LengthBMW i8 Roadster: 4689 mmMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster: 4544 mmBMW i8 Roadster is 145 mm longer.
- SeatingBMW i8 Roadster: 4 SeaterMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster: 2 SeaterBMW i8 Roadster seats 4 Seater; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster seats 2 Seater.
- Boot spaceBMW i8 Roadster: 154 LMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster: 165 LMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster carries 11 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW i8 Roadster or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster is AED 15,000 cheaper (2%). Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster makes 184 hp more. BMW i8 Roadster goes 31.2 km further per litre. BMW i8 Roadster seats 4 Seater; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster seats 2 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BMW
i8 Roadster Plug-in Hybrid
AED 889,990*
Mercedes-Benz
AMG GT Roadster 4.0L V8 (558 HP) C
AED 874,990*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
1500
374
570
Hybrid
8
4000
558
680
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
8
Displacement (cc)
1500
4000
Power (hp)
374
558
Peak Torque (Nm)
570
680
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
40
65
8.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
65
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
40
8.8
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
4.4
250
3.7
316
0 to 100 (s)
4.4
3.7
Top Speed (km/h)
250
316
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
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-
No. of Motors
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-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
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-
Charging Time
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-
Battery Warranty
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-
Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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-
4689
1942
1293
2799
-
-
-
154
-
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4544
1939
1259
2630
-
-
-
165
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
-
-
Length (mm)
4689
4544
Width (mm)
1942
1939
Height (mm)
1293
1259
Wheelbase (mm)
2799
2630
Weight (kg)
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-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
154
165
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
4 Seater
2 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
4 Seater
2 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
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Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist