Compare 2016 BMW i8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $140,700 | $1,416,362 | $36,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $129,945 | $0 | $35,572 |
| Destination | $995 | $3,750 | $1,595 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | N/A | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | N/A | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | N/A | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Digital | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Alcantara Simulated Suede/carbon Fibre | Leather/metal-look |
| Head-up Display | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | N/A | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | N/A | 6-way Power |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | N/A | Bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth/leather | Leather | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 11 Harman/kardon | 4 Harman/kardon | 6 |
| Amplifier | 360W | N/A | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver Front-impact | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist ECall | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (84 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | 12 Months/12,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Concealed |
| Body Material | Composite/aluminum | Composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Metallic Two-tone | Clearcoat Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/metal-look Surround | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Rear | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Spoiler | N/A | Power | Wing |
| Front Tires | P215/45YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P265/30YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/50TR18.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | 245/40YR20 | 345/30YR20 | 275/40YR10 |
| Wheels | 20" Machined W/painted Accents Forged Aluminum | 19" Silver Forged Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.5L I-3 | Hybrid Electric Motor 6.3L V-12 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Brembo 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Non Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Firm |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Magnetic Fluid-filled | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Magnetic Fluid-filled | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | F1-Superfast | Driver Shift Control |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.68 | N/A | 3.27 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 184.9 " | 185.1 " | 188.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.5 " | 78.4 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 50.8 " | 43.9 " | 52.9 " |
| Engine | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.5L I-3 | Hybrid Electric Motor 6.3L V-12 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 228 @ 5,800 Rpm | 788 @ 9,000 Rpm | 335 @ 6,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 236 @ 3,700 Rpm | 516 @ 6,750 Rpm | 284 @ 5,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Hybrid System Net Power | 357 @ Rpm | 949 @ Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid System Net Torque | 420 @ 420 Rpm | 664 @ 664 Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | 129 @ 4,800 Rpm | 161 @ Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | 184 | 199 | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | N/A | 12 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | N/A | 16 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.8 Seconds | 3.2 Seconds | 5.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.9 Seconds | 11.2 Seconds | 13.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 93 Mph | 131 Mph | 107 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 62 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.72 " | 3.70/2.96 " | 3.74/3.37 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,455 Lbs. | N/A | 3,684 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,090 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 1,975 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,195 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 620 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 " | 104.3 " | 110.7 " |
| Front Track | 64.7 " | N/A | 62.5 " |
| Rear Track | 67.8 " | N/A | 63.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.2 '' | N/A | N/A |
| Ground Clearance | 4.6 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .26 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 43.1 " | N/A | 43.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 28.2 " | N/A | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.7 " | N/A | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 32.4 " | N/A | 33.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 54.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 45.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 " | N/A | 54.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 49.6 " | N/A | 50.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 4.7 Cu.ft. | 1.4 Cu.ft. | 7.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 4.7 Cu.ft. | 1.4 Cu.ft. | 7.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 81 Cu.ft. | N/A | 93 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 11.1 Gal. | 22.7 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $1.14 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $21,998 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $3,931 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $8,576 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $8,329 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $5,032 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,803 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $764 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $57,146 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
