The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) vs. Porsche 911 GT3 RS PDK (18 - ..)
€ 134,000

€ 195,100

€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 195,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW i8 Coupé is 5.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
50.9
76.5
87.3
51.1
74
77.9
76.5 in
Width
74 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
51.1 in
110.2
184.6
96.6
179.4
184.6 in
Length
179.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
96.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3953 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %

General
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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 GT3 RS
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
4 L / 196 cu in
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
514 hp
at 8250 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
357 hp
514 hp
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 6000 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.46 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.63 lb/hp
6.46 lb/hp
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
112 mpg
18 mpg
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
888 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
888 mi
311 mi
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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).
242.5 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
39.8 kWh
242.5 kWh
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
635 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.5 cu ft



No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data