BMW i8 Curb Weight. Select the year
Reduced car weight and especially its amount is one of the aspects that is often mentioned in the vehicle's reviews when a new generation of BMW i8 hits the market. Automotive experts have long admitted the constant attempts to decrease the average curb weight of the car simply by using lightweight materials. This is no wonder because lighter cars drive faster, become more fuel efficient, have better acceleration times and potentially can boost the sales.
On the other hand, automakers have to stick to certain car weight limits that meet the requirements of the corresponding class. It is important here not to confuse the terms of curb weight of i8 and its gross weight. Curb weight measures the weight of the car with all of the standard equipment and amenities while passengers, cargo or any other separately loaded items are not taken into consideration.
i8 Curb vs Gross weight
How much does a BMW i8 weigh?
Curb weight is the overall mass of the "empty" vehicle with standard equipment excluding the weight of passengers and cargo.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the consolidated weight of the vehicle itself and all the passengers sitting inside and cargo items in total.
| 2020 BMW i8 weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight | Payload Capacity |
| [45312] Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 3501 lbs. | 4233 lbs. | 712 lbs. |
| [45313] Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster | 3671 lbs. | 4189 lbs. | 503 lbs. |
Competitors' weight
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Cadillac ELR
- 4050 lbs.
- 1837 kg.
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Tesla Model S
- 4883 – 4941 lbs.
- 2214 – 2241 kg.
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Tesla Model X
- 5421 – 5531 lbs.
- 2458 – 2508 kg.
BMW i8 models weight across years
| 2019 BMW i8 weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
| Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 3501 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4233 lbs. (1920 kg) |
| Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster | 3671 lbs. (1665 kg) | 4189 lbs. (1900 kg) |
| 2017 BMW i8 weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
| Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 3455 lbs. (1567 kg) | 4090 lbs. (1855 kg) |
BMW i8 models weight across years
| 2016 BMW i8 weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
| Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 3455 lbs. (1567 kg) | 4090 lbs. (1855 kg) |
BMW i8 models weight across years
| 2015 BMW i8 weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
| Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 3455 lbs. (1567 kg) | 4090 lbs. (1855 kg) |
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