Compare 2016 BMW i8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $140,700 | $65,000 | $1,416,362 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $129,945 | $62,075 | $0 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $3,750 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/chrome | N/A |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Digital | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather/simulated Suede | Alcantara Simulated Suede/carbon Fibre |
| Head-up Display | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 2 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 8-way Power | N/A |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 8-way Power | N/A |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | 40-40 Bucket | N/A |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth/leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | Glove Box Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 11 Harman/kardon | 10 Bose | 4 Harman/kardon |
| Amplifier | 360W | Standard | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver Front-impact |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist ECall | Standard | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (72 Month/70,000 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | Ownership Privileges 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Composite/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite |
| Paint | Metallic Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Two-tone |
| Bodyside Insert | Colored | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/metal-look Surround | Chrome | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | N/A | Rear |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| 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 |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Power |
| Front Tires | P215/45YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40HR20.0 BSW AS | P265/30YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 245/40YR20 | N/A | 345/30YR20 |
| Wheels | 20" Machined W/painted Accents Forged Aluminum | 20" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 19" Silver Forged Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Rainsense | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.5L I-3 | Hybrid Electric Motor | Hybrid Electric Motor 6.3L V-12 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | N/A | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Brembo 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Non Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Magnetic Fluid-filled |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Magnetic Fluid-filled |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | StabiliTrak | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | N/A | F1-Superfast |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 1-spd Auto | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.68 | 2.16 | N/A |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 184.9 " | 186.0 " | 185.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.5 " | 72.7 " | 78.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 50.8 " | 55.9 " | 43.9 " |
| Engine | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.5L I-3 | Hybrid Electric Motor | Hybrid Electric Motor 6.3L V-12 |
| Horsepower | 228 @ 5,800 Rpm | 233 @ Rpm | 788 @ 9,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 236 @ 3,700 Rpm | 373 @ Rpm | 516 @ 6,750 Rpm |
| Hybrid System Net Power | 357 @ Rpm | 233 @ Rpm | 949 @ Rpm |
| Hybrid System Net Torque | 420 @ 420 Rpm | 373 @ 373 Rpm | 664 @ 664 Rpm |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | 129 @ 4,800 Rpm | N/A | 161 @ Rpm |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | 184 | N/A | 199 |
| Fuel Economy - City | N/A | N/A | 12 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | N/A | N/A | 16 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.8 Seconds | N/A | 3.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.9 Seconds | N/A | 11.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 93 Mph | N/A | 131 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | N/A | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | N/A | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.72 " | N/A | 3.70/2.96 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,455 Lbs. | 4,065 Lbs. | N/A |
| 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 " | 106.1 " | 104.3 " |
| Front Track | 64.7 " | 62.1 " | N/A |
| Rear Track | 67.8 " | 62.4 " | N/A |
| Turning Radius | 20.2 '' | 19.2 '' | N/A |
| Ground Clearance | 4.6 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .26 | .31 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 43.1 " | 42.2 " | N/A |
| Rear Legroom | 28.2 " | 33.6 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 38.7 " | 36.9 " | N/A |
| Rear Headroom | 32.4 " | 34.7 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 52.9 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 48.6 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 " | 55.2 " | N/A |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 49.6 " | 49.9 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 4.7 Cu.ft. | 10.5 Cu.ft. | 1.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 4.7 Cu.ft. | 10.5 Cu.ft. | 1.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 81 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 11.1 Gal. | 9.3 Gal. | 22.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | Below Average | N/A |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | $1.35 | N/A |
| Depreciation | N/A | $50,139 | N/A |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | -$3,243 | N/A |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | $2,556 | N/A |
| Insurance | N/A | $7,015 | N/A |
| Maintenance | N/A | $2,104 | N/A |
| Repairs | N/A | $1,293 | N/A |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | $710 | N/A |
| Total Cost | N/A | $67,436 | N/A |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
