The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) vs. Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
€ 134,000
€ 193,000
€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 193,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i8 Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI.
BMW i8 Coupé
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
50.9
76.5
87.3
48.9
76
79.9
76.5 in
Width
76 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
50.9 in
Height
48.9 in
110.2
184.6
104.3
174.6
184.6 in
Length
174.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.44 %
General
BMW i8 Coupé
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
I12
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-K15
Engine Code
CMPA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
10
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 8000 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
357 hp
552 hp
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.59 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.63 lb/hp
6.59 lb/hp
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
112 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
888 mi
Range
336 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
888 mi
336 mi
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
263.3 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
39.8 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
