bmw i8 vs porsche 911 carrera
2020 BMW i8 Coupe AWD
2024 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe
625996
632771
$147,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
$114,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model i8 Coupe | Sub-Model 911 Carrera |
| Make BMW | Make Porsche |
| Model i8 | Model 911 |
| Model Year 2020 BMW i8 Coupe | Model Year 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera |
| Year 2020 | Year 2024 |
| MSRP $147,500 | MSRP $114,400 |
| Engine 1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Plug-in Hybrid | Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat 6 Gas |
| Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 6-Speed Automatic | Transmission 8-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 369 hp | Horsepower 379 hp |
| Torque 420 lb-ft | Torque 331 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm |
| Combined 27 MPG | Combined 20 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 11.1 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 16.9 gallons |
| Battery Size 11.6 kWh | Battery Size N/A |
| Steering Type Rack-Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 40.4 ft | Turning Diameter 36.8 ft |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Double Wishbone | Front Suspension Strut |
| Rear Suspension Multi-Link | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Standard | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Standard | Navigation System Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Not Available | Power Liftgate Not Available |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Optional |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Optional |
| Climate Control Standard | Climate Control Standard |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Standard | Heated Front Seat(s) Standard |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Optional |
| Keyless Start Standard | Keyless Start Standard |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Standard | Multi-Zone A/C Standard |
| Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Not Available |
| Power Driver Seat Standard | Power Driver Seat Not Available |
| Power Passenger Seat Standard | Power Passenger Seat Not Available |
| Remote Engine Start Not Available | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Not Available | Remote Trunk Release Not Available |
| Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Not Available |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Standard | Universal Garage Door Opener Standard |
| Telematics Standard | Telematics Not Available |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Optional |
| Leather Seats Standard | Leather Seats Standard |
| Leather Steering Wheel Standard | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional |
| Sun/Moonroof Not Available | Sun/Moonroof Optional |
| HD Radio Not Available | HD Radio Standard |
| Satellite Radio Standard | Satellite Radio Standard |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Standard | Premium Sound System Optional |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available |
| Smart Device Integration Standard | Smart Device Integration Standard |
| WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Standard |
| Seating Capacity 4 seater | Seating Capacity 4 seater |
| Curb Weight 3,501 lbs | Curb Weight 3,354 lbs |
| Wheelbase 110.2 in | Wheelbase 96.5 in |
| Front Wheel Size 20" x 7.5" | Front Wheel Size 19" x 8.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size 20" x 8.5" | Rear Wheel Size 20" x 11.5" |
| Front Tire P215/45YR20 | Front Tire P235/40YR19 |
| Rear Tire P245/40YR20 | Rear Tire P295/35YR20 |
| Front Width 64.7 in | Front Width 62.7 in |
| Max Width 76.5 in | Max Width 72.9 in |
| Height 50.8 in | Height 51.1 in |
| Length 184.9 in | Length 177.9 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 38.7 in | Front Seat Headroom N/A |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.7 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room N/A |
| Front Seat Leg Room 43.1 in | Front Seat Leg Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Headroom 32.4 in | Rear Seat Headroom N/A |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 49.6 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 28.2 in | Rear Seat Leg Room N/A |
| Trunk Volume 5.4 ft³ | Trunk Volume N/A |
| City N/A | City 18 MPG |
| Highway N/A | Highway 24 MPG |
| Cruising Range City N/A | Cruising Range City 304.2 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway N/A | Cruising Range Highway 405.6 miles |