The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)
€ 155,000
€ 157,000
€ 155,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 157,000
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10.
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
50.7
76.5
87.3
49
76.4
80.2
76.5 in
Width
76.4 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
50.7 in
Height
49 in
110.2
184.6
104.3
174.3
184.6 in
Length
174.3 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.83 %
General
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
I15
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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
DKAB
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
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
369 hp
533 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
420 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Performance
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.26 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster
9.98 lb/hp
7.26 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
118 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW i8 Roadster
118 mpg
19 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
932 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
932 mi
395 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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).
238.7 kWh
BMW i8 Roadster
37.8 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
80 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
2.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
