Verdict
At RM1,408,800, the BMW i8 Coupe costs RM474,088 less than the RM1,882,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, while annual road tax is a far friendlier RM90 against RM6,549. Its 11.6-kWh battery supplies 55 km of EV range and rated consumption is 1.8 L/100 km, useful for short urban running. The AMG GT is the outright performance choice: 577 hp, 800 Nm and 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h versus 231 hp, 320 Nm and 4.4 seconds. But the BMW brings four seats and a 2,800-mm wheelbase; the Mercedes has the larger 351-litre boot.
Pick the BMW i8 Coupe if 55 km of EV range, RM90 annual road tax, four seats and a RM474,088 lower purchase price matter more than outright pace.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if you want 577 hp, 800 Nm, a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a 351-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i8 Coupe RM1,408,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888.
- Power and torque: BMW i8 Coupe 231 hp and 320 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: BMW i8 Coupe 4.4 seconds and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 seconds and 315 km/h.
- Electrified running: BMW i8 Coupe has an 11.6-kWh battery and 55 km EV range; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has no battery or EV range.
- Practicality: BMW i8 Coupe has four seats and a 200-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has two seats and a 351-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: BMW i8 Coupe RM90; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM6,549.
i8 Coupe
- RM474,088 lower purchase price and RM90 annual road tax.
- 11.6-kWh battery provides 55 km of EV range.
- Four seats and a longer 2,800-mm wheelbase.
- 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time trails the AMG GT's 3.2 seconds.
- 200-litre boot is 151 litres smaller than the AMG GT's.
- No blind spot information system, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control.
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 800 Nm, with 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h.
- 351-litre boot is larger than the BMW's 200 litres.
- Gets adaptive cruise control, blind spot information and steering-correction lane keeping.
- Costs RM474,088 more and annual road tax is RM6,459 higher.
- Two-seat cabin versus the BMW's four seats.
- No EV range, while the BMW can cover 55 km on battery power.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,408,800✓ | RM1,882,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 231 hp | 577 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 143 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 11.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 55 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic Transmission | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 6 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 1.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 42 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,942 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,298 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,485 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 32 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 351 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R20 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 305/30R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Radial Spoke Style 516 Jet Black Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Radial Spoke Style 516 Jet Black Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damper Control (adaptive suspension) | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, light braking (under 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory |
| Rear Seats | Two Seats | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8.8" BMW Navigation System Professional with Touchscreen, iDrive Touch Controller and 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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i8 Coupe vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the BMW i8 Coupe or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The AMG GT is better for acceleration, power and boot space, delivering 577 hp and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h sprint. The i8 Coupe is better for running costs, short EV trips and carrying four people.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM474,088 more than the BMW i8 Coupe. Its annual road tax is also RM6,459 higher.
Which has the better safety and driver-assistance kit?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has the stronger driver-assistance list, adding blind spot information, steering-correction lane keeping and adaptive cruise control. Both have autonomous braking, collision warning, stability control and a surround-view parking camera.