2025 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach

$91,700 · Sedan

$203,500 · Sedan

Comparison Overview

The 2025 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe ignites the asphalt with its agile RWD platform and a respectable 335 hp, offering a driver-focused experience wrapped in sleek Bavarian design starting at $91,700. Conversely, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach enters the arena as the undisputed titan of opulence, boasting a commanding 496 hp and standard AWD, though this elevated status commands a staggering $203,500 MSRP. While the BMW delivers a more sensible 24 combined MPG, the Maybach trades some efficiency for sheer presence and power, resulting in 20 combined MPG. The size difference is notable; the Maybach stretches 215.3 inches long, dwarfing the 8 Series Gran Coupe's 200.3-inch frame, while the BMW offers slightly more usable space with 15.5 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the Maybach's 12.9 cu ft. This comparison pits exhilarating performance-for-price against unparalleled luxury and imposing road presence.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe

The 2025 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe wins for daily driving due to its superior 24 combined MPG versus the Maybach's 20 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach

Despite the higher cost, the Mercedes-Benz Maybach offers greater interior spaciousness, being 15 inches longer overall and featuring a taller 59.4-inch height.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach

The Maybach's significant 496 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque easily surpass the BMW's 335 hp, offering superior outright acceleration capability.

💰 Best Value

2025 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe

With an $111,800 lower MSRP and better fuel economy, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe provides significantly better cost-of-ownership value.

Choose the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe if...

You prioritize efficiency, netting 24 combined MPG for daily driving.
Your budget requires staying near the $91,700 mark rather than the six-figure Maybach price.
You prefer the dynamic agility associated with rear-wheel drive architecture.

Choose the Mercedes-Benz Maybach if...

You demand substantial power, benefiting from the Maybach's 496 hp output.
All-wheel drive security is a mandatory feature for your driving conditions.
You desire maximum rear passenger space provided by the 215.3-inch body length.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe	Mercedes-Benz Maybach
Length	200.3"	215.3"
Width	76.1"	75.6"
Height	55.4"	59.4"
Wheelbase	119.0"	133.7"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	✓
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Adaptive Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Integrated Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Blind Spot Monitor	—	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	—	✓
Front Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Power Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Base Engine Displacement	3.0 L	4.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 6	V8
Base Engine Type	gas	mild hybrid
Horsepower	335 hp @ 5000 rpm	496 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm	516 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Number of Valves	24	32
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	—	✓

Drive Train

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Rear Differential Type	Limited Slip	—
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	21/29 MPG	16/27 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	24 MPG	20 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	378.0/522.0 mi.	355.2/599.4 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.0 gal.	22.2 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Cruise Control	✓	—
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Four Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	—	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	—	✓
Wood Trim on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating	—	✓
Sun Sensor	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Infotainment Display	12.3 in	12.8 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Premium Speaker Brand	Harman/Kardon	Burmester
Stereo Power	464W	1750W
Speaker System	16	31
Surround Audio	Discrete	Discrete
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	With Real Time Traffic
Satellite Radio Trial Period	12 months	—
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	✓
Premium Brand Stereo System	—	Burmester
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓
Memory Card Slot	—	✓
Satellite Radio Subscription Duration	—	36 months
Video Monitor	—	✓
DVD Player	—	✓
Separate Rear Audio	—	✓
Audio/Video Remote Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Front Head Room	39.1 in.	39.4 in.
Front Leg Room	42.1 in.	—
Front Shoulder Room	57.2 in.	59.6 in.
Seat Material: Premium Leather	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Sport	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	12-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	12-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	2	3
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Seat Type: Bucket	—	✓
Passenger Seat Folding Capability	—	✓
Driver Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Seat Massage Function	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Rear Head Room	37.0 in.	38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room	36.6 in.	49.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	54.6 in.	58.5 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	—	✓
Rear Seat Ventilation	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	19 x 9.0 in	20 x 9.0 in
Tire Size	275/35R19	255/40R20
Run Flat Tires	✓	✓
Wheel Material	—	Alloy

Suspension

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	12 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	—
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	6 yr./ 62000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe and 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach.

What is the primary difference in driving dynamics between the two sedans?

The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe emphasizes a sportier feel with its RWD setup and is powered by 335 hp, suggesting a more driver-connected experience. In contrast, the Mercedes-Benz Maybach uses AWD and substantially more power (496 hp), prioritizing smooth, effortless acceleration and stability.

How significant is the price gap when comparing these vehicles?

The price difference is massive; the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach has an MSRP of $203,500, which is $111,800 more than the 2025 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe's starting price of $91,700.

Does the fuel requirement vary significantly between the two models?

Yes, the BMW 8 Series recommends premium unleaded fuel while delivering 24 combined MPG. The Maybach requires premium unleaded and yields a lower 20 combined MPG, indicating a thirst for higher octane to feed its larger output.

Which sedan is larger and offers more physical cabin space?

The Mercedes-Benz Maybach is considerably larger, boasting a length of 215.3 inches compared to the BMW's 200.3 inches and an overall height of 59.4 inches. However, the 8 Series Gran Coupe technically has slightly more luggage volume at 15.5 cu ft versus 12.9 cu ft.

How does the power difference translate on paper?

The Maybach enjoys a substantial 161 hp advantage over the BMW, translating to 496 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque compared to the 8 Series' 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque.

Is the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe adequate for city driving compared to the Maybach?

The BMW is far more practical for stop-and-go traffic, achieving 21 MPG city, whereas the much larger and less efficient Maybach is rated at only 16 MPG city.