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Compare 2020 BMW i8 specifications by trim levels

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i8 is a 2-seat Coupe from BMW, which first hit the market back in 2015.

With the price tag ranging from $147,500 to $163,300, the BMW i8 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The maximum width and height is 76.50mm x 184.90mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2020 BMW i8

  • Fuel Tank: 11.1 gal

  • Wheelbase: 110.2 in

  • 0-60 mph: 4.4 sec

  • Engine: 1.5L I-3

  • Curb: 3501 lbs

  • Passenger capacity: 2 - 4

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 184.9 x 76.5 x 50.7



2020 BMW i8 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The BMW i8 is offered in 2 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about BMW i8 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the BMW i8 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Coupe

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Engine 1.5L I-3 DOHC

    • Horsepower 228 hp @ 1959

    • Torque 236 lb-ft. @ 3,700

    • Charge system intercooled turbo

    • Transmission 6-spd auto w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 4.4 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 12.9 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 184.9 in

    • Width 76.5 in

    • Height 50.8 in

    • Wheelbase 110.2 in

    • Curb Weight 3501 lbs

    • GVWR 4233 lbs

    • Turning radius 20.2 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Luggage capacity 5.4 ft

    • Cargo capacity 5.4 cu.ft

    • Seats 4

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 11.1 gal

    • WARRANTY

    • Basic Warranty 48/50,000 mths/miles



Specifications

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster
Exterior length
184.9 in 184.9 in
Exterior body width
76.5 in 76.5 in
Exterior height
50.8 in 50.7 in
Horsepower
228 hp 228 hp
Torque
236 lb-ft. 236 lb-ft.
Curb weight
3501 lbs 3671 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4233 lbs 4189 lbs
Wheelbase
110.2 in 110.2 in
Turning radius
20.2 '' 20.2 ''
Front legroom
43.1 in 43.1 in
Rear legroom
28.2 in –
Front headroom
39 in 39 in
Rear headroom
32 in –
Front shoulder room
57 in 57 in
Rear shoulder room
50 in –
Fuel tank
11.1 gal. 11.1 gal.
Payload
712 lbs. 503 lbs.

Interior Features

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster
Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-dash in-dash
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
leather/metal-look leather/metal-look
12V DC power outlet
2 2
Overhead console
mini mini
Floor console
full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power
Rear windows
fixed –
1-touch window up
driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
digital digital
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night
Remote trunk release
power power
Seatback storage pockets
2 –
Steering wheel material
leather/metal-look leather/metal-look

Exterior Features

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster
Antenna
window grid window grid
Body material
composite/aluminum composite/aluminum
Paint
metallic two-tone metallic two-tone
Grille trim
black w/metal-look surround black w/metal-look surround
Door count
2 doors 2 doors
Rear cargo door
trunk trunk
Tinted windows
light light
Rear window type
fixed power
Mirrors
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger
Spoiler
lip lip
Wheels
20 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum 20 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver driver
Bodyside insert
colored colored
Convertible top
power –

Seats

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster
Front seat type
bucket bucket
Standard seating
4 2
Front driver seat direction controls
6-way power 6-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
6-way power 6-way power
Front armrests
center center
Front head restraints
fixed fixed
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Rear seats
bucket –
Seat trim
leather leather

Entertainment System

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster
Radio
SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
Speakers
12 harman/kardon 11 harman/kardon
Amplifier
360W 360W
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
2 2
Equalizer
automatic automatic

Safety and Security Features

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster
Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable driver and front passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row –
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front and rear front and rear
Headlights
LED low/high beam LED low/high beam
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Parking assist
Park Distance Control Park Distance Control
Airbags, knee protection
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Lane departure warning
Lane Departure Warning Lane Departure Warning
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
BMW Assist eCall BMW Assist eCall

Mechanical Features

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster
Engine
1.5L I-3 1.5L I-3
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
all-wheel all-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion
Speed sensitive steering
Servotronic Servotronic
Suspension tuning
regular regular
Front suspension type
double wishbone double wishbone
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil
Transmission
6-spd auto w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD
Axle ratio
3.68 3.68
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo
Ride control
Dynamic Damper Control Dynamic Damper Control

Other Specs

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe

Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster
Luggage capacity
5.4 cu.ft. 3.1 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
5.4 cu.ft. 3.1 cu.ft.
Base engine size
1.5 liters 1.5 liters
Base engine type
I-3 I-3
Horsepower rpm
5,800 5,800
Torque rpm
3,700 3,700
Lighting - map lights
front front
Lighting - dome light
fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
48/50,000 48/50,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
48/50,000 48/50,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
144/unlimited 144/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
48/unlimited 48/unlimited
Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent
Tires - front
P215/45YR20.0 BSW summer performance P215/45YR20.0 BSW summer performance
Tires - rear
245/40YR20 245/40YR20