BMW M vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

The BMW M is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $550 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the BMW M leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2027

BMW M

Subcompact Cars · 236 configurations

26mpg combined (best)
All BMW M specs

2016–2027

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Two Seaters · 67 configurations

22mpg combined (best)
All Mercedes-Benz AMG GT specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricBMW MMercedes-Benz AMG GT
Best combined MPG26 mpg22 mpg
Best city MPG23 mpg20 mpg
Best highway MPG32 mpg27 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,900$3,450
Lowest CO2 output264 g/mi397 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; Mild HybridSIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7)Automatic 9-spd, Automatic (AM7), Automatic (AM-S7)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremium and Electricity, PremiumPremium, Premium and Electricity
EPA classSubcompact CarsTwo Seaters
Years covered2015–20272016–2027
Configurations on record23667

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

M vs AMG GT: common questions

Which is better on gas, the BMW M or the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

The BMW M is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $550 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the BMW M runs about $2,900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,450 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — a difference of roughly $550 per year.

What engines do the M and AMG GT offer?

BMW M: SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

The EPA classifies the BMW M as Subcompact Cars and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT as Two Seaters, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.

More M comparisons

Comparison id: bmw-m-vs-mercedes-benz-amg-gt