The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..)
€ 117,600
€ 138,000
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi R8 Coupé V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
BMW i8 Coupé
49.3
75
79.9
50.8
76.5
87.3
75 in
Width
76.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
49.3 in
Height
50.8 in
104.3
174.8
110.2
184.6
174.8 in
Length
184.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé V8
BMW i8 Coupé
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.53 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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 V8
BMW i8 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
CNDA
Engine Code
B38-K15
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
3
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
369 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V8
BMW i8 Coupé
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
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8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.62 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.5 lb/hp
9.62 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V8
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
131 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
17 mpg
131 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
11 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
328 mi
Range
1036 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
328 mi
1036 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
269.1 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).
34.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
269.1 kWh
34.1 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
77 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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
