The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) vs. BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..)
€ 129,900
€ 155,000
€ 129,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA Roadster V8 is 11.4 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW i8 Roadster.
ALPINA Roadster V8
BMW i8 Roadster
51.9
72
79.9
50.7
76.5
87.3
72 in
Width
76.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
51.9 in
Height
50.7 in
98.6
173.2
110.2
184.6
173.2 in
Length
184.6 in
98.6 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster V8
BMW i8 Roadster
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.99 %
General
ALPINA Roadster V8
BMW i8 Roadster
E52
Generation
I15
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster V8
BMW i8 Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
F5/1
Engine Code
B38-K15
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
3
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
376 hp
369 hp
BMW i8 Roadster
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
384 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Roadster
Performance
ALPINA Roadster V8
BMW i8 Roadster
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Roadster
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
9.5 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster V8
BMW i8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
118 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
18 mpg
118 mpg
BMW i8 Roadster
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
344 mi
Range
932 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
344 mi
932 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
250.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
37.8 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
250.1 kWh
37.8 kWh
BMW i8 Roadster
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
80 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster V8
BMW i8 Roadster
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
