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. 2.89 Crore and BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.89 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 vs M8 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	AMG SL55 Roadster	M8
Price	Rs. 2.89 Crore	Rs. 2.89 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. 2.89 Crore

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BMW M8

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Rs. 2.89 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	295
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.9	3.2
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
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
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
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		8.77View Mileage Details
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
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

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
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.2	6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	R21	275 / 35 R20
Rear Tyres	R21	285 / 35 R20

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning		Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)		Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)		Optional
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention		Optional
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
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)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
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	16 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, 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)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Sienna Brown/Black	Silverstone / Black, Black
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All	Front
One Touch Up	All	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	6
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9	10.25
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	17	16
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

14 Ratings

4.8/5

11 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.9Performance	5.0Performance
	4.6Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

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AMG SL55 Roadster comparison with similar cars

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

Doors (Doors)	2	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	213	420
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70	68

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

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)		2
Warranty (In Kilometres)		Unlimited