BMW M8 Coupe Competition vs Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster

BMW M8 Coupe Competition vs Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  Airbag Details	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Driver Side Knee,Front passenger knee, Rear side)
  Airbags	6	10
  ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
  EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
  ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
  ASR / Traction Control
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
  Lane Departure Warning
  Emergency Brake Light Flashing
  Seat Belt Warning
  Hill Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Parking Camera	Rear Only	Rear Only
  Blind Spot Detection
  Engine Immobiliser		Data Not Available
  Central Locking
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Child Safety Lock
  Fog Lights
  Door Ajar Warning
  ADAS
  ADAS Type	Level 2	Level 2
  Blind Spot Monitor		Yes, Visible In Digital Console
  BNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  BNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Inside Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming	Auto Dimming
  Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
  Surround View Camera	Yes& 360 View Camera	Yes& 360 View Camera

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Ventilated Seats		Front Row
  Ventilated Seats Type		Cooled & Heated
  AC
  Rear AC Vents
  Automatic climate control
  Heater
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Cruise Control
  Start / Stop Button
  Power Steering
  Multifunction Steering Wheel
  Leather streering wheels
  Drive Modes	2	5
  Keyless Entry	Smart Key	Smart Key
  Parking Assist
  Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Electronically Adjustable Seats
  Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
  Folding Rear Seat		Data Not Available
  Split Rear Seat
  Adjustable Headrests
  Cup Holders
  puddle lamp
  Glovebox Lamp
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Distance to Empty display
  GPS & Navigation
  Adjustable Steering	Tilt & Telescopic	Electrically Adjustable
  Ambient Light
  Auto Park
  Cabin Lights	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Charging Outlets - Front Row	12V And Usb	12V And Usb
  Charging Outlets - Second Row	12V And Usb
  Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline	Powered - 14 Way
  Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height	Powered - 14 Way
  Front Armrest	Fixed	Sliding With Storage
  Front Seat Back Pockets	Driver & Co-Driver Side
  Headlamps	Led	Led
  Head Up Display
  Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
  Paddle Shifters
  Parking Brake	Electronic Parking Brake with an Auto Hold	Electric Park Brake
  Glove Box Cooling	Data Not Available

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• Engine & Transmission

  Engine Capacity	4395 cc	3982 cc
  Engine Type	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8	4.0-litre twin-turbo V8
  No. of Cylinders	8	8
  No. of valves per cylinder	4	4
  Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	Data Not Available
  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
  Gears	8	9
  Power	625 bhp	469 bhp @ 5500 rpm
  Torque	750 Nm	700 Nm @ 2000 rpm
  Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
  ARAI Certified Economy	8.7 kmpl	9 kmpl
  Top Speed	250 kmph	295 kmph
  Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6 Phase 2
  Turbocharger
  Compression Ratio	10.5:1	Data Not Available
  Fuelling	DFi	CRDI
  Acceleration	Data Not Available	3.9 secs (0-100 km/h)

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length	4867 mm	4705 mm
  Width	1907 mm	1915 mm
  Height	1362 mm	1359 mm
  Wheelbase	2827 mm	2700 mm
  Ground Clearance	130 mm	130 mm
  No. of Seats	4	4
  No. of Doors	2	2
  Fuel Tank Capacity	68 Litres	70 Litres
  Engine Oil Capacity	10.6 Litres	9 Litres
  Boot Space	420 Litres	240 Litres
  Kerb Weight	1960 kg	1950 kg
  Body Type	Coupe	Convertible

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	AMG RIDE CONTROL
  Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Multi-link independent
  Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
  Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
  Spare Wheel	{275/35 R20}& Alloy Wheels	No& With Puncture Kit
  Front Tyre Size	275/35 R20	265 / 40 R20
  Rear Tyre Size	285/35 R20	295 / 35 R20
  Turning Radius	6.1 meters	5.75 meters
  Wheels Size	R 20	R20
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

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• Exterior

  Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
  Rear Defogger
  Daytime Running Lights
  Automatic Headlamps
  Follow Me Home Headlamps
  Antenna	Glass Antenna	Sharkfin
  Bonnet	Manual Lift	Manual Lift With Hydraulic Struts
  Bumpers	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Outside door handles	Body Colored	Body Colored
  Outside Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable with Autofold	Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
  Outside Rear View Mirrors	Black With Indicators	Body Coloured With Indicators
  Rear Spoiler		Body Coloured Boot Mounted
  Tail Gate	Powered	Powered

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• Instrumentation

  Low Fuel Level Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Shift Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital	Digital
  Odometer	Digital	Digital
  Avg fuel economy display		Data Not Available

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• Infotainment & Communication

  Voice Command
  Infotainment Screen
  Multifunction Display
  Touchscreen Size	10.25 inches	11.9 inch
  Bluetooth Compatibility
  Integrated Music System	Premium Type	Standard Company Fitted
  Speakers	16	13
  AM/FM Radio
  Wireless Charger	Yes - Front	Yes - Front
  Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
  Front tweeters
  Gesture Control	Data Not Available

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty	2 Years/Unlimited Kms	4 Years or 80467 KMS
  Extended Warranty	Upto 10 Years/ unlimited kms	8 Years/Unlimited Kms

• Pros & Cons

  Pros	Extremely strong performance from the twin-turbo V8 (617 hp) Superb high-speed stability and grip with AWD system Luxurious, tech-loaded cabin with premium materials Sharp handling for its size, feels composed and precise Striking design and strong road presence
  Cons	Very expensive, even in its segment Rear seats are cramped, limiting practicality Heavy car, which slightly affects agility Low ground clearance, not ideal for bad roads Fuel efficiency is poor, as expected from a V8

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