BMW M8 vs Mercedes-Benz SL43 AMG
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Mercedes-Benz SL43 AMG
Overview
| Spec | BMW M8Competition | Mercedes-Benz SL43 AMGAMG SL 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Competition | AMG SL 43 |
| Body style | Coupe | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW M8Competition | Mercedes-Benz SL43 AMGAMG SL 43 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $138,800 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW M8Competition | Mercedes-Benz SL43 AMGAMG SL 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 20.1 gal (best) | 19 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW M8Competition | Mercedes-Benz SL43 AMGAMG SL 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 617 hp (best) | 416 hp |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft (best) | 369 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.4 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW M8Competition | Mercedes-Benz SL43 AMGAMG SL 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 14.8 cu ft (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,560 lbs | 3,825 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 111.3 in (best) | 106 in |
| Length | 191.8 in (best) | 185 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 75 in (best) |
| Height | 53.6 in | 54 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW M8Competition | Mercedes-Benz SL43 AMGAMG SL 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 M8 | Mercedes-Benz SL43 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Competition $138,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | AMG SL 43 $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Competition $150,000 MSRP | — |