The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..) vs. KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
€ 155,000
€ 54,600
€ 155,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i8 Roadster is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 37.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow.
BMW i8 Roadster
KTM X-Bow
50.7
76.5
87.3
47.3
75.4
83.3
76.5 in
Width
75.4 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
50.7 in
Height
47.3 in
110.2
184.6
95.7
147.2
184.6 in
Length
147.2 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Roadster
KTM X-Bow
3682 lb
Curb Weight
1907 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
1775 lb
48.21 %
General
BMW i8 Roadster
KTM X-Bow
I15
Generation
X-Bow
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Roadster
KTM X-Bow
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-K15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
369 hp
237 hp
KTM X-Bow
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
420 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow
Performance
BMW i8 Roadster
KTM X-Bow
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
KTM X-Bow
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9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster
9.98 lb/hp
8.05 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Roadster
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy
118 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW i8 Roadster
118 mpg
33 mpg
KTM X-Bow
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
932 mi
Range
345 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
932 mi
345 mi
KTM X-Bow
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW i8 Roadster
37.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
80 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Roadster
KTM X-Bow
3
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
2502 lb
2.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
