The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..) vs. Chrysler Viper GTS (97 - 99)
€ 138,000
€ 87,900
€ 138,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Chrysler Viper.
BMW i8 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
50.8
76.5
87.3
48.3
76.2
84.1
76.5 in
Width
76.2 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
50.8 in
Height
48.3 in
110.2
184.6
96.2
176.7
184.6 in
Length
176.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
96.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.34 %
General
BMW i8 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
I12
Generation
SR
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-K15
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
10
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
8 L / 391 cu in
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
405 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
369 hp
405 hp
Chrysler Viper
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Chrysler Viper
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
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9.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.62 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
12 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
131 mpg
12 mpg
Chrysler Viper
No data
city
7 mpg
No data
highway
19 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
1036 mi
Range
221 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
1036 mi
221 mi
Chrysler Viper
Environmental Impact
34.1 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).
382.7 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
34.1 kWh
382.7 kWh
Chrysler Viper
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
77 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
419 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
