The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper GTS (97 - 99) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
€ 87,900
€ 134,000
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chrysler Viper is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Chrysler Viper
BMW i8 Coupé
48.3
76.2
84.1
50.9
76.5
87.3
76.2 in
Width
76.5 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
48.3 in
Height
50.9 in
96.2
176.7
110.2
184.6
176.7 in
Length
184.6 in
96.2 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
BMW i8 Coupé
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
General
Chrysler Viper
BMW i8 Coupé
SR
Generation
I12
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler Viper
BMW i8 Coupé
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-K15
2
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
3
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
405 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chrysler Viper
405 hp
357 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
465 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Chrysler Viper
465 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Chrysler Viper
BMW i8 Coupé
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
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8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
8.38 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Chrysler Viper
12 mpg
112 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
7 mpg
city
No data
19 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
221 mi
Range
888 mi
Chrysler Viper
221 mi
888 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
382.7 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).
39.8 kWh
Chrysler Viper
382.7 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
BMW i8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
419 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
