2020 BMW 8-Series vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2020 BMW 8-Series

2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class

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840i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
8 Series 840i Convertible	22	29	$91,080	$97,400
8 Series 840i Coupe	23	30	$82,245	$87,900
8 Series 840i Gran Coupe	22	29	$79,455	$84,900
8 Series 840i xDrive Convertible	20	27	$93,780	$100,300
8 Series 840i xDrive Coupe	21	27	$84,945	$90,800
8 Series 840i xDrive Gran Coupe	20	27	$82,155	$87,800
8 Series M850i xDrive Convertible	17	25	$113,400	$121,400
8 Series M850i xDrive Coupe	18	25	$104,565	$111,900
8 Series M850i xDrive Gran Coupe	17	25	$101,775	$108,900
M8 Competition Convertible	15	21	$145,115	$155,500
M8 Competition Coupe	15	21	$136,280	$146,000
M8 Competition Gran Coupe	15	21	$133,490	$143,000
M8 Convertible	15	21	$133,025	$142,500
M8 Coupe	15	21	$124,190	$133,000
M8 Gran Coupe	15	21	$121,400	$130,000

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AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Convertible	15	24	$172,490	$183,500
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	17	27	$161,116	$171,400
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Sedan	17	26	$142,504	$151,600
S-Class AMG S 65 Sedan	13	22	$221,464	$235,600
S-Class Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan	16	25	$162,620	$173,000
S-Class Maybach S 650 Sedan	13	21	$190,397	$202,550
S-Class S 450 4MATIC Sedan	18	28	$91,415	$97,250
S-Class S 450 Sedan	19	28	$88,595	$94,250
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Coupe	17	26	$122,341	$130,150
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Sedan	17	27	$101,003	$107,450
S-Class S 560 Convertible	17	26	$130,284	$138,600
S-Class S 560 Sedan	17	27	$98,183	$104,450
S-Class S 560e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$103,165	$109,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$91,080

$172,490

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$97,400

$183,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1623 / month

$3058 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

It’s back and the 2020 BMW 8-Series is available in any style except SUV. You go, BMW.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans.

TCC Likes

M8
Balanced handling
M8

Smooth, powerful engines
First-class cabin
Attention to detail

TCC Dislikes

840i best off the track
Large coupe oxymoron
Starts expensive, gets stupid

Ready to be upgraded
Maybach doesn’t feel as special
Absurdly expensive at the top

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

37.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Second Leg Room (in)

29.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

Second Head Room (in)

34.7

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.7

49.5

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

Front Hip Room (in)

60.6

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

4.5

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

198.9

Height, Overall (in)

52.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

111.1

115.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

75.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

64.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.2

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

258

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/40VR18

P285/35YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

258

STDTR

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P255/40YR20

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4211

4817

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 9

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

368 @ 1600

664 @ 2750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

4.0 L/243

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5000

603 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.33

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

5.50

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.93

2.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

2.31

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

4.93

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 8 Series

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Body Style

Convertible

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.5

10.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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