The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..)
€ 179,000
€ 155,000
€ 179,000
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 5.2 FSI V10 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW i8 Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
BMW i8 Roadster
49
76.4
80.2
50.7
76.5
87.3
76.4 in
Width
76.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
49 in
Height
50.7 in
104.3
174.3
110.2
184.6
174.3 in
Length
184.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
BMW i8 Roadster
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.97 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
BMW i8 Roadster
4S
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
BMW i8 Roadster
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
CSPB
Engine Code
B38-K15
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
3
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
533 hp
369 hp
BMW i8 Roadster
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
398 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Roadster
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
BMW i8 Roadster
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Roadster
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7.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
7.42 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
BMW i8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
118 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
18 mpg
118 mpg
BMW i8 Roadster
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
388 mi
Range
932 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
388 mi
932 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
242.5 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 5.2 FSI V10
242.5 kWh
37.8 kWh
BMW i8 Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
80 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
BMW i8 Roadster
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
