Compare 2020 BMW i8 specifications by trim levels
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.
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
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Fuel Tank: 11.1 gal
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Wheelbase: 110.2 in
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0-60 mph: 4.4 sec
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Engine: 1.5L I-3
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Curb: 3501 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 2 - 4
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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
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Main Info
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Body Style Coupe
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Doors 2
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Engine
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Engine 1.5L I-3 DOHC
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Horsepower 228 hp @ 1959
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Torque 236 lb-ft. @ 3,700
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Charge system intercooled turbo
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Transmission 6-spd auto w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 4.4 sec
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1/4 mile time 12.9 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 184.9 in
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Width 76.5 in
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Height 50.8 in
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Wheelbase 110.2 in
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Curb Weight 3501 lbs
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GVWR 4233 lbs
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Turning radius 20.2 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 5.4 ft
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Cargo capacity 5.4 cu.ft
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Seats 4
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 11.1 gal
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 48/50,000 mths/miles
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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 |