BMW i8 vs Mercedes Benz AMG GT Comparison

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	32 L	--
Kerb Weight	1535 kg	--
Gross Weight	1920 kg	--
Length	4689 mm	5054 mm
Width	1942 mm	1953 mm
Height	1298 mm	1447 mm
Wheel Base	2800 mm	2951 mm
No Of Doors	2	4
Seating Capacity	4 Seats	5 Seats

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Engine Details

Battery Type	Lithium-ion	--
Battery Capacity	11.6 kWh	--
Engine	1.5L Petrol Engine, In-line 3 Cylinder 12 Valve	4.0L Petrol Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 Valve
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	--
No Of Cylinders	3	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	--
Secondary Engine Fuel Type	Electric	--

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Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1499 cc	3982 cc
Power	228 hp	842 hp
Torque	320 Nm	1400 Nm
Secondary Engine Max Power	141 hp	--
Secondary Engine Max Torque	250 Nm	--
Acceleration	4.4 s	2.9 s
Top Speed	250 kmph	--

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type	Electric Power	Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Adaptive Suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Adaptive Suspension

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	6-Speed	9-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	21 Inch
Tyre Size	195/50 R20	245/45 R21
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R20	R21

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Safety

Advance Safety Feature	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	--	Yes
Knee Airbags	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
Child Safety Locks	--	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	--	Yes
360 Camera	--	Yes
Park Assist	--	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	--
Rear A/C Vents	--	Yes
Ventilated Front Seats	--	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	--	Yes
Power Windows Rear	--	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	--	Yes
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes
Memory Seats	--	Yes
Head-Up Display	--	Yes
Wireless Charger	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	No
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	--	Yes
Audio System	--	Burmester Surround Sound System Burmester Surround Sound System
Voice Control	--	Yes

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	--
Leather Seats	Yes	--
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	--
Foldable Rear Seat	No	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	--	Yes
Seat Upholstery	--	Leather Leather

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Roof Carrier	No	--
Roof Rail	No	--
Sun Roof	No	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	LED Daytime Running Lights LED Daytime Running Lights	--
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	--	Yes
Daytime Running Lights	--	LED LED
Taillight Type	--	LED LED

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Interior

Adjustable Headrest	--	Yes
Ambient Light	--	Yes
Sun Visors	--	Yes