The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..)
€ 207,800
€ 155,000
€ 207,800
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 Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW i8 Roadster.
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Roadster
49
75
79.9
50.7
76.5
87.3
75 in
Width
76.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
49 in
Height
50.7 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 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Roadster
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.62 %
General
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Roadster
42
Generation
I15
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Roadster
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
CMPA
Engine Code
B38-K15
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
3
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
552 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
552 hp
369 hp
BMW i8 Roadster
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
398 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Roadster
Performance
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Roadster
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Roadster
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6.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
6.85 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
118 mpg
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
118 mpg
BMW i8 Roadster
11 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
350 mi
Range
932 mi
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
350 mi
932 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
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).
37.8 kWh
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
269.1 kWh
37.8 kWh
BMW i8 Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
80 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
BMW i8 Roadster
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
