BMW i8 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R
Overview
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RR |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | R |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RR |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $147,500 (best) | $162,900 |
| Lowest listing price | $96,890 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $96,890 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $96,890 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RR |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| City MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Combined MPGe | 69 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 18 mi (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 3 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 11.1 gal | 19.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RR |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 369 hp | 577 hp (best) |
| Torque | 420 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RR |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 4.7 cu ft | 10.1 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 620 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,501 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in (best) | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in (best) | 103.5 in |
| Length | 184.9 in (best) | 179.7 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 78.6 in (best) |
| Height | 50.8 in (best) | 50.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RR |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW i8 | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $147,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | R $162,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $163,300 MSRP | R $189,750 MSRP |
Live inventory
BMW i8 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R FAQ
- Which is better: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 BMW i8 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 BMW i8 starts lower at $147,500. Live BMW i8 listings start at $96,890.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (147,500).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R?
- The 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R leads on horsepower in this comparison (577).
- Which has better seats: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on seats in this comparison (4).