BMW i8 Coupe vs BMW M8 Coupe Competiton Comparison

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	3	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	--
Battery Type	Li-ion	--
Battery Capacity	11.6 kWh	--
Secondary Engine Fuel Type	Electric	--

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Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	8-Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1499 cc	4395 cc
Power	231 hp	625 hp
Torque	320 Nm	750 Nm
Top Speed	250 kmph	250 kmph
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	4.4 s	3.2 s
Secondary Engine Max Power	141 hp	--
Secondary Engine Max Torque	250 Nm Nm	--
Fuel Consumption	1.9	--

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Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	4 seats	4 seats
Length	4689 mm	4867 mm
Width	1942 mm	2137 mm
Ground Clearance	117 mm	--
Height	1298 mm	1362 mm
Wheel Base	2800 mm	2827 mm
Front Tread	1644 mm	1627 mm
Rear Tread	1715 mm	1632 mm
No Of Doors	2	2
Kerb Weight	1535 Kg	1960 kg
Gross Weight	1920 kg	2385 kg
Cargo Volume	--	420 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	--	68 L

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	M Sport Suspension	M Suspension
Rear Suspension	M Sport Suspension	M Suspension

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	20 Inch
Tyre Size	195/50 R20	275/35 ZR20
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Wheel Size	R20	ZR20

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	--
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Engine	1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve 1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve	4.4L Petrol Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 Valve DOHC 4.4L Petrol Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 Valve DOHC
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	--
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	--	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Side Stepper	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 6 Euro 6	--
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Driving Experience Control Eco	--	Yes

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