Compare BMW i8 Coupe vs BMW M4 Coupe

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Plug-in Hybrid

Engine

3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Economy

City: 16 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

11.1 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

Seating Capacity

4 seater

Seating Capacity

4 seater

Trunk Volume

5.4 ft³

Trunk Volume

12 ft³

17

More

35

More

Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Plug-in Hybrid

3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Horsepower

369 hp @ 5800 rpm

473 hp @ 6250 rpm

Torque

420 lb-ft

406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,501 lbs

3,830 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

27 MPG

19 MPG

City

N/A

16 MPG

Highway

N/A

23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

N/A

9.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

11.1 gallons

15.6 gallons

Cruising Range City

N/A

249.6 miles

Cruising Range Highway

N/A

358.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

184.9 in

189.1 in

Height

50.8 in

54.8 in

Max Width

76.5 in

74.3 in

Front Width

64.7 in

63.7 in

Rear Width

67.8 in

63.2 in

Wheelbase

110.2 in

112.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

4 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

43.1 in

41.7 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.7 in

40.3 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

56.7 in

55.1 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

28.2 in

34.7 in

Rear Seat Headroom

32.4 in

35.8 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

49.6 in

51 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

5.4 ft³

12 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

40.4 ft

40 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

20" x 7.5"

18" x 9.5"

Rear Wheel Size

20" x 8.5"

19" x 10.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P215/45YR20

P275/40YR18

Rear Tire

P245/40YR20

P285/35YR19

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
Sao Paulo Yellow

Optional Exterior Colors

Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/BMW i Frozen Blue
Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent

Black Sapphire Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Toronto Red Metallic
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic

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

Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Kyalami Orange/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Silverstone/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Yas Marina Blue/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Kyalami Orange/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Silverstone/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Yas Marina Blue/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Standard

Premium Sound System

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Optional

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Optional

Sun/Moonroof

Not Available

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Standard

Optional

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Seat Memory

Not Available

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

N/A

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Compare BMW i8 Coupe vs BMW M4 Coupe

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary