Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster vs BMW M8

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster and BMW M8. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster price is Rs. 2.47 Crore and BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.38 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster is available in 3982 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW M8 is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M8 provides the mileage of 8.77 kmpl.

AMG SL55 Roadster 4MATIC Plus vs M8 Coupe Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	AMG SL55 Roadster	M8
Price	Rs. 2.47 Crore	Rs. 2.38 Crore
Engine Capacity	3982 cc	4395 cc
Power	469 bhp	617 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster

4MATIC Plus

Rs. 2.47 Crore

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BMW M8

Coupe

Rs. 2.38 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	4.0-litre twin-turbo V8	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo (Twin-Scroll)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	469 bhp @ 5500 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	700 Nm @ 2000 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	295
Mileage	User Reported: 12 kmpl	ARAI: 8.77 kmpl \| User Reported: 9 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		596
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Rear Suspension		Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.2	6.1
Front Tyres	21	275 / 35 R20
Rear Tyres	21	285 / 35 R20
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS		Level 2
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning		Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking		Optional
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention	Lane Departure Prevention (Optional)
Lane Departure Warning		Optional
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64 colours)	Yes (6 colours)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential		Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive	Manual Shift - Electronic	Torque-On-Demand
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Illuminated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Rain-sensing Wipers
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	11.9" Touch-screen Display	10.25" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	17 Speakers	16 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Sienna Brown/Black)	Dual Tone (Silverstone / Black, Black)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat	50:50	50:50
Folding Rear Seat	Inclined	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Hyper Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic
	Obsidian Black Metallic	Marina Bay Blue metallic
	Selenite Grey Metallic	Isle of Man Green metallic
		Brooklyn Grey metallic
		Skyscraper Grey metallic
		Aventurine Red metallic
		Tanzanite Blue metallic
		Daytona Beach Blue
		Dravit Grey metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

18 Ratings

4.8/5

25 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.9Performance
	4.6Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

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AMG SL55 Roadster comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4705 mm * 1915 mm * 1359 mm	4867 mm * 1907 mm * 1362 mm
Ground Clearance		130 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2692	2827
Kerb Weight (kg)	1950

Seating Capacity	4 Seats and 2 Rows	4 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	2	2
Bootspace	213 L	420 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70	68

Sunroof
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage