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Compare BMW i8 Coupe vs BMW M4 Coupe

BMW i8 Coupe
2020 BMW i8 Coupe
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$147,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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BMW M4 Coupe
2020 BMW M4 Coupe
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$69,150
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8.4
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Overview

Engine
1.5-liter Turbo Inline-3 Plug-in Hybrid
Engine
3.0-liter Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed Automatic (+$2,900)
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.8 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
5.4 ft³
Trunk Volume
11 ft³

Photos

BMW i8 Coupe
2019-2020 BMW i8 Coupe Rear Angle View
2019-2020 BMW i8 Coupe Side View
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BMW M4 Coupe
2018-2020 BMW M4 Coupe Rear Angle View
2018-2020 BMW M4 Coupe Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5-liter Turbo Inline-3 Plug-in Hybrid
3.0-liter Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Horsepower
369 hp @ 5800 rpm
425 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
420 lb-ft
406 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed Automatic (+$2,900)
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.4 ft
40 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 7.5"
18" x 9"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 8.5"
18" x 10"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P215/45YR20
P255/40YR18
Rear Tire
P245/40YR20
P275/40YR18

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
20 MPG
City
N/A
18 MPG
Highway
N/A
25 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
8.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gallons
15.8 gallons
Cruising Range City
N/A
284.4 miles
Cruising Range Highway
N/A
395 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
184.9 in
184.5 in
Height
50.8 in
54.4 in
Max Width
76.5 in
73.6 in
Front Width
64.7 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
67.8 in
63.1 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
110.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43.1 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.7 in
55.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
28.2 in
33.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
32.4 in
36.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
49.6 in
51.7 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,501 lbs
3,625 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
5.4 ft³
11 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • E-Copper Metallic w/Frozen Grey Accent
  • Sophisto Gray Metallic w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
  • Sophisto Gray Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
  • Special Order Color
Alpine White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/BMW i Frozen Blue
  • Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
  • Austin Yellow Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Sakhir Orange II Metallic
  • San Marino Blue Metallic
  • Yas Marina Blue Metallic
  • Azurite Black Metallic, Priority 1. Build Out:05/31/2019
  • Champagne Quartz Metallic, Priority 1. Build Out:05/31/2019
  • Smoked Topaz Metallic, Priority 1

Standard Interior Materials

  • E-Copper Exclusive, Natural Leather/Cloth Upholstery
  • Giga Amido, Full Perforated Leather Upholstery
  • Giga Ivory White, Full Perforated Leather Upholstery
  • Tera Dalbergia Brown, Natural Leather/Cloth Upholstery
  • Anthracite/Black, Cloth/Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Sakhir Orange/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Silverstone, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Amaro Brown, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Cohiba Brown, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Golden Brown, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Nutmeg, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Opal White, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Sakhir Orange/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Silverstone, Full Merino Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Optional
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Optional
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Standard
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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