Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs BMW 6 Series

The BMW 6 Series is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $400 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the BMW 6 Series leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2016–2027

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Two Seaters · 67 configurations

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

2015–2019

BMW 6 Series

Subcompact Cars · 55 configurations

25mpg combined (best)
All BMW 6 Series specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricMercedes-Benz AMG GTBMW 6 Series
Best combined MPG22 mpg25 mpg
Best city MPG20 mpg21 mpg
Best highway MPG27 mpg31 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$3,450$3,050
Lowest CO2 output397 g/mi361 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEVSIDI
TransmissionsAutomatic 9-spd, Automatic (AM7), Automatic (AM-S7)Automatic (S8)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremium, Premium and ElectricityPremium
EPA classTwo SeatersSubcompact Cars
Years covered2016–20272015–2019
Configurations on record6755

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

AMG GT vs 6 Series: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or the BMW 6 Series?

The BMW 6 Series is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $400 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the BMW 6 Series runs about $3,050 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,450 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — a difference of roughly $400 per year.

What engines do the AMG GT and 6 Series offer?

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV. BMW 6 Series: SIDI.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

The EPA classifies the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT as Two Seaters and the BMW 6 Series as Subcompact Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.

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