The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
€ 147,100
€ 134,000
€ 147,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Coupé
49.3
76
79.9
50.9
76.5
87.3
76 in
Width
76.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
49.3 in
Height
50.9 in
104.3
174.6
110.2
184.6
174.6 in
Length
184.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Coupé
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.97 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Coupé
42
Generation
I12
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Coupé
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
B38-K15
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
3
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
518 hp
357 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Coupé
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
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7.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
7.21 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
16 mpg
112 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
11 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
375 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
375 mi
888 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
282.3 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).
39.8 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
282.3 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
