2016 BMW i8 2dr Cpe // 2015 Audi R8 2dr Cpe Man V8 comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 83% BMW i8 zone BMW dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 80% Audi R8 zone Audi dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$152,000	CA$136,100
Fees	CA$1,035	CA$2,895
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	N/A
Monthly payments	CA$2,861/month	CA$2,562/month
Powertrain
Combined power	357 hp	-
Combined torque	N/A	-
Engine	1,5 l I-3	4,2 l V8
Power	228 hp @ 5,800 rpm (170 kW)	430 hp @ 7,900 rpm (321 kW)
Torque	236 lb·ft @ 3,700 rpm (320 N·m)	317 lb·ft @ 4,500 – 6,000 rpm (430 N·m)
Induction	Turbocharged	Atmospheric
Fuel	Premium	Premium
Engine	Electric	-
Power	129 hp @ 4,800 rpm (96 kW)	-
Torque	184 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (249 N·m)	-
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)	-
Energy	7.1 kWh	-
Voltage	355 V	-
Charging times	120V: 3.5 h 240V: 1.5 h 400V: N/A	-
Cooling	Liquid	-
Drivetrain structure	N/A	-
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Coupe	Coupe
Category	N/A	N/A
Assembly	N/A	N/A
Generation	N/A	N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	8.4 L/100km	N/A
Highway	8.1 L/100km	N/A
Combined	8.3 L/100km (3.1 Lₑ/100km)	N/A
Autonomy	506 km	N/A
Electric autonomy	24 km	-
CO₂ emissions	123 g/km	N/A
Equipment
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Smart key	standard	N/A
GPS	N/A	optional
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard
CD player	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	not available
Android Auto compatible	not available	not available
Sirius XM	standard	standard
Premium audio system	standard	optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	12 m	12 m
Front suspension	independent, short/long arm	independent, short/long arm
Rear suspension	independent, multi-link	independent, short/long arm
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P215/45YR20	P235/35YR19
Rear tires	P245/40YR20	P295/30YR19
Safety
Seat belts	4	2
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,689 mm (185″)	4,435 mm (175″)
Width	1,943 mm (76″)	1,930 mm (76″)
Height	1,298 mm (51″)	1,252 mm (49″)
Wheelbase	2,799 mm (110″)	2,649 mm (104″)
Front track	1,643 mm (65″)	1,638 mm (64″)
Rear track	1,575 mm (62″)	1,595 mm (63″)
Weight	1,575 kg (3,472 lb)	1,625 kg (3,583 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	4	2
Trunk	133 l	N/A
Fuel tank	42 l (9 gal)	90 l (20 gal)
Towing capacity	N/A	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	4.3 s	N/A
80-120 km/h	3.6 s	N/A
Top speed	250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer)	N/A
Braking distance	39 m	N/A
Warranty
Base warranty	N/A	N/A
Powertrain warranty	N/A	N/A
The Car Guide rating
Driving	8/10	9/10
Safety	7/10	9/10
Interior	N/A	6/10
Reliability	N/A	8/10
Winter driving	N/A	8/10
Comfort	N/A	8/10
Fuel economy	6/10	N/A
Infotainment	8/10	N/A
Overall	9/10	N/A
Average	83%	80%

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