The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 155,000

€ 213,000

€ 155,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 213,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i8 Roadster is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance.
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
50.7
76.5
87.3
48.9
76.4
80.2
76.5 in
Width
76.4 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
50.7 in
Height
48.9 in
110.2
184.6
104.3
174.4
184.6 in
Length
174.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.64 %

General
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
I15
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
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
DMWA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
10
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
612 hp
at 8000 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
369 hp
612 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 6600 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
420 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Performance
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
▶ REPLAY
9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.38 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster
9.98 lb/hp
6.38 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Fuel Economy
118 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW i8 Roadster
118 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
932 mi
Range
374 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
932 mi
374 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Environmental Impact
37.8 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).
252 kWh
BMW i8 Roadster
37.8 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
80 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
2.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data