The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S PDK (11 - 15)
€ 134,000
€ 108,700
€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,700
ⓘ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 BMW i8 Coupé is 7.8 inches longer, 5.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S.
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
50.9
76.5
87.3
51
71.2
77.9
76.5 in
Width
71.2 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
51 in
110.2
184.6
96.5
176.8
184.6 in
Length
176.8 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.48 %
General
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
I12
Generation
991
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-K15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7400 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
357 hp
395 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.32 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.63 lb/hp
8.32 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
112 mpg
27 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
888 mi
Range
457 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
888 mi
457 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
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).
164.8 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
39.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
