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Compare: BMW i8 Coupe (I12) 1.5/7.1 kWh (362 Hp) xDrive Automatic

BMW i8 Coupe (I12)BMW i8 Coupe (I12)

General information

Brand
BMW
Model
i8
Generation
i8 Coupe (I12)
Modification (Engine)
1.5/7.1 kWh (362 Hp) xDrive Automatic
Start of production
2013
End of production
November, 2017
Powertrain Architecture
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
2.1 l/100 km (NEDC)
CO2 emissions
49 g/km (NEDC)
Fuel Type
Petrol / electricity
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
4.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited
Emission standard
Euro 6
Weight-to-power ratio
4.1 kg/Hp, 243.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
2.6 kg/Nm, 383.8 Nm/tonne

Electric and hybrid car specs

Gross battery capacity
7.1 kWh
Net (usable) battery capacity
5.2 kWh
Battery voltage
355 V
Battery technology
Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Battery location
In the central tunnel
Recuperation output
60 kW
Electric range
37 km (NEDC)
Average Energy consumption
11.9 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Max speed (electric)
120 km/h
Charging ports
Charging times

Electric motor 1

Electric motor power
131 Hp/4800 rpm.
Electric motor Torque
250 Nm
Engine layout
Front axle, Transverse
System power
362 Hp
System torque
570 Nm

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
231 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
154.1 Hp/l
Torque
320 Nm @ 3700 rpm.
Engine layout
Rear, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
B38K15T0
Engine displacement
1499 cm3
Number of cylinders
3
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
82 mm
Piston Stroke
94.5 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine aspiration
TwinPower Turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
VALVETRONIC
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Engine oil specification
Engine systems
Start & Stop System

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1485 kg
Max. weight
1855 kg
Max load
370 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
154 l
Fuel tank capacity
30 l

Dimensions

Length
4689 mm
Width
1942 mm
Width including mirrors
2218 mm
Height
1298 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Front track
1644 mm
Rear (Back) track
1715 mm
Front overhang
960 mm
Rear overhang
929 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
117 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.26
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
12.3 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) permanently drives the rear wheels of the vehicle, the electric motor drives the front wheels of the vehicle, capable of running in full electric mode, only by the Internal combustion engine (ICE) or in mixed mode.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
6 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 340x29.2 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 340x19.2 mm
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Electric Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 195/50 R20, Rear wheel tires: 215/45 R20
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 7J x 20, Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 20