BMW i8 Vs Audi R8 comparison
Compare BMW i8 and Audi R8
Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the BMW i8 Vs Audi R8 on CarAndBike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2018. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.
Compare Price
The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Audi R8 Petrol starts at ₹ 3.18 Crore. On the other hand, the price of the base Electric version of the BMW i8 Electric starts at ₹ 3.06 Crore.
Compare Mileage
As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Audi R8 base Petrol engine returns 16 kmpl. The BMW i8 base Electric engine returns 48 kmpl.
Compare Engine
In the powertrain department, the Audi R8 gets 1 Petrol engine options - 602 bhp Petrol engines. The BMW i8 comes in 1 Electric engine options - 231 bhp Electric engines.
| Engine Type |
TwinPower Turbo Inline 3-cylinder Engine | V10-cylinder Petrol Engine With Combined Inlet Manifold And Direct Fuel Injection |
| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion High-performance Battery | 5204 CC |
| Charging Time |
2.5 | 10 |
| Fast Charging Time |
2 | 602 bhp@8250 rpm |
| Power |
231 bhp@5800 rpm | 560 Nm@6500 rpm |
| Torque |
320 Nm@3700 rpm | AWD |
| Drive Train |
AWD |
| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion high-performance battery |
| Length |
4689 mm | 4426 mm |
| Width |
1942 mm | 2037 mm |
| Height |
1291 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2800 mm | 2650 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
117 mm | 110 mm |
| Boot Space |
154 L | 112 L |
| Kerb Weight |
1560 Kg | 1630 Kg |
| Gross Weight |
1930 Kg | 1895 Kg |
| Front Track |
1644 mm | 1638 mm |
| Rear Track |
1721 mm | 1599 mm |
| Minimum Turning Radius |
6.15 m | 5.90 m |
| No. Of Doors |
2 | 2 |
| Seating Capacity |
4 | 2 |
| Clutch Type |
Automatic | Automatic |
| Wheel Type |
Alloy Wheels | 10-Spoke Y Design Diamond Cut Finish Alloy Wheels |
| Tyre Type |
Tubeless, Radial | Tubeless,Radial |
| Front Tyre Size |
215/45 R20 | 235/35 R19 |
| Rear Tyre Size |
245/40 R20 | 295/30 R19 |
| Front Brake Type |
Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type |
Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Front Suspension |
Dynamic Damper Control | Sports Suspension |
| Rear Suspension |
Dynamic Damper Control | Sports Suspension |
| Battery Range |
550 Km Km/Full Charge | N/A |
| Power Steering |
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| Steering Type |
Electric Power Steering | Electro-Mechanical Steering |
| Adjustable Power Steering |
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