The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) vs. BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..)
€ 123,200
€ 155,000
€ 123,200
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 Spyder 4.2 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW i8 Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 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
174.4
110.2
184.6
174.4 in
Length
184.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
BMW i8 Roadster
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.74 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
BMW i8 Roadster
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 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
369 hp
BMW i8 Roadster
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Roadster
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
BMW i8 Roadster
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Roadster
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9.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
9.02 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
BMW i8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
118 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
16 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
345 mi
Range
932 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
345 mi
932 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
272.8 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 Spyder 4.2 FSI
272.8 kWh
37.8 kWh
BMW i8 Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
80 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 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
