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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 1,169 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 132,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

8 Series Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 8 Series Convertible is noticeably cheaper – starting at 99,400 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé costs 132,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,172 £.

AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers clearly more power – delivering 1,169 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 544 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the BMW 8 Series Convertible takes 3.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé delivers substantially more torque with 2,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 1,250 Nm more.

8 Series Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is noticeably lighter – 1,915 kg compared to 2,535 kg. The difference is around 620 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers somewhat more boot space – 400 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé carries only slightly more – 460 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £132,600
AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 816 - 1,169 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 686 - 690 km
BMW 8 Series Convertible
Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

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BMW 8 Series Convertible

The BMW 8 Series Convertible is a head-turning grand tourer that drops its roof with the kind of theatrical flourish you expect from a modern Bavarian showboat. It wraps occupants in sumptuous materials and driver-focused polish, offering effortless long-distance comfort and just enough drama to make every arrival feel like an occasion.

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Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé transforms AMG's sports-car attitude into a surprisingly practical four-door package, pairing dramatic coupe looks with an interior that's both luxurious and genuinely usable. It's the choice for buyers who want supercar charisma without losing daily comfort — dramatic presence, a rorty soundtrack, and a chassis that turns routine drives into something worth smiling about.

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BMW 8 Series Convertible
Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Costs and Consumption

Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
132,600 - 168,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
686 - 690 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
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Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
816 - 1,169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 2.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
1,800 - 2,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
600 - 860 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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