The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..) vs. Ferrari F488 Spider (15 - 19)
€ 155,000
€ 236,800
€ 155,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,800
ⓘ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 Roadster is 4.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Ferrari F488 Spider.
BMW i8 Roadster
Ferrari F488 Spider
50.7
76.5
87.3
47.7
76.9
84.7
76.5 in
Width
76.9 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.7 in
50.7 in
Height
47.7 in
110.2
184.6
104.3
179.8
184.6 in
Length
179.8 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Roadster
Ferrari F488 Spider
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.69 %
General
BMW i8 Roadster
Ferrari F488 Spider
I15
Generation
F142
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
Ferrari F488 Spider
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-K15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.9 L / 191 cu in
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 8000 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
369 hp
661 hp
Ferrari F488 Spider
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
420 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Ferrari F488 Spider
Performance
BMW i8 Roadster
Ferrari F488 Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari F488 Spider
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9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.09 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster
9.98 lb/hp
5.09 lb/hp
Ferrari F488 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Roadster
Ferrari F488 Spider
Fuel Economy
118 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW i8 Roadster
118 mpg
21 mpg
Ferrari F488 Spider
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
932 mi
Range
425 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
932 mi
425 mi
Ferrari F488 Spider
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).
216 kWh
BMW i8 Roadster
37.8 kWh
216 kWh
Ferrari F488 Spider
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6 unklar
80 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Roadster
Ferrari F488 Spider
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
683 lb
2.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
