The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) vs. BMW M6 Coupé SMG (05 - 10)
€ 134,000
€ 116,200
€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The i8 Coupé is 7.2 inches shorter, 3.4 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the M6 Coupé.
i8 Coupé
M6 Coupé
50.9
76.5
87.3
54.2
73
80.2
76.5 in
Width
73 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
50.9 in
Height
54.2 in
110.2
184.6
109.5
191.8
184.6 in
Length
191.8 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
109.5 in
Vehicle Weight
i8 Coupé
M6 Coupé
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.6 %
General
i8 Coupé
M6 Coupé
I12
Generation
E63
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
i8 Coupé
M6 Coupé
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
BMW S85
B38-K15
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
10
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
i8 Coupé
357 hp
500 hp
M6 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
M6 Coupé
Performance
i8 Coupé
M6 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
M6 Coupé
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.87 lb/hp
i8 Coupé
9.63 lb/hp
7.87 lb/hp
M6 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
i8 Coupé
M6 Coupé
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
16 mpg
i8 Coupé
112 mpg
16 mpg
M6 Coupé
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
304 mi
i8 Coupé
888 mi
304 mi
M6 Coupé
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).
270.9 kWh
i8 Coupé
39.8 kWh
270.9 kWh
M6 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
550 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
i8 Coupé
M6 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
