The Comparative Analysis :
Honda NSX (16 - ..) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..)
€ 185,000
€ 138,000
€ 185,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda NSX is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Honda NSX
BMW i8 Coupé
47.4
76.3
87.3
50.8
76.5
87.3
76.3 in
Width
76.5 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
47.4 in
Height
50.8 in
103.5
176.7
110.2
184.6
176.7 in
Length
184.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda NSX
BMW i8 Coupé
4072 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
12.82 %
General
Honda NSX
BMW i8 Coupé
NC
Generation
I12
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

9-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda NSX
BMW i8 Coupé
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-K15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
573 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda NSX
573 hp
369 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
476 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Honda NSX
476 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Honda NSX
BMW i8 Coupé
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 ft
0.000 sec
Honda NSX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
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7.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.62 lb/hp
Honda NSX
7.11 lb/hp
9.62 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda NSX
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
131 mpg
Honda NSX
24 mpg
131 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
23 mpg
city
No data
24 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
367 mi
Range
1036 mi
Honda NSX
367 mi
1036 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
34.1 kWh
Honda NSX
189.4 kWh
34.1 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
77 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda NSX
BMW i8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
425 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
3.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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