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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Mercedes AMG GT?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • markedly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 8 Series Coupé is somewhat cheaper – starting at 90,000 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,504 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

AMG GT

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes AMG GT offers markedly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 670 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is barely lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries considerably more – 545 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 330 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series 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 £90,000
8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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