BMW 8 Series vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$7,600
- 8 Series: $7,600 cheaper, 3 mpg better.
- AMG GT: 27 hp more, 0.6 in more front legroom.
- 8 Series wins 3 of 5 measures.
| Measure | 8 Series | AMG GT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $94,500 | $102,100 | 8 Series |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 362 hp | AMG GT |
| Torque | 340 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | 8 Series |
| Cargo, max | 10.0 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.8 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 29.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 42.7 in | AMG GT |
| Length | 200.3 in | 186.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,902 lb to 4,769 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | 8 Series |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7 s tested | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | N/A | N/A |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Series 840i RWD $94,500 | AMG GT AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupe $102,100 | $7,600 |
| AMG GT AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupe $102,100 | 8 Series 840i Convertible RWD $104,500 | $2,400 |
Cost to run
8 Series costs $8,971 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 8 Series | AMG GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $94,500 | $102,100 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $104,100 | $113,071 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 8 Series wins.
AMG GT wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 8 Series | 7% |
| MPG | 8 Series | 13% |
| Power | AMG GT | 7% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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