Audi R8 vs BMW i8 [2015-2019]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi R8 and BMW i8 [2015-2019]. The Audi R8 price is Rs. 2.30 Crore and BMW i8 [2015-2019] price is Rs. 2.62 Crore. The Audi R8 is available in 5204 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW i8 [2015-2019] is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. R8 provides the mileage of 6.71 kmpl and i8 [2015-2019] provides the mileage of 47.45 kmpl.

R8 vs i8 [2015-2019] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R8	i8 [2015-2019]
Price	Rs. 2.30 Crore	Rs. 2.62 Crore
Engine Capacity	5204 cc	1499 cc
Power	533 bhp	357 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi R8

5.2 V10

Rs. 2.30 Crore

Last Recorded Price

BMW i8 [2015-2019]

1.5 Hybrid

Rs. 2.62 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Audi R8

5.2 V10

BMW i8 [2015-2019]

1.5 Hybrid

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	5204 cc, 10 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	V10 petrol engine with direct fuel injection	BMW TwinPower Turbo with VALVETRONIC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	533 bhp @ 8250 rpm	357 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	540 Nm @ 6500 rpm	570 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	6.71View Mileage Details	47.45View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	AWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Twin Turbo
Others		Idle Start/Stop
Alternate Fuel		Electric
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	adaptive damper system with individual selection of suspension settings via a button on the central console	Aluminium double track control arm with anti-dive, separate lower level with wishbone and tie rod
Rear Suspension	adaptive damper system with individual selection of suspension settings via a button on the central console	Aluminium five-arm geometry, directly connected
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9	6.15
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 35 R19	215 / 45 R20
Rear Tyres	295 / 30 R19	245 / 40 R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones
Rear AC	No Fan Speed Control	No Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	3

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Display	TFT Display	Digital Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type		Captain Seats
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors		Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable	BMW Individual
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black	Protonic Blue
	Camouflage Green	Ionic Silver
	Daytona Grey	Sophisto Grey
	Floret Silver	Crystal White
	Dynamite Red
	Suzuka Grey
	Ibis White
	Vegas Yellow

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

11 Ratings

5.0/5

32 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.9Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.7Fuel Economy
	4.2Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Very good for touring and racing also for show of. At the end very good car and looking so gorgeous in red colour just like dulhan😍😊

Very good driving experience. mileage is also good at 6 to 8.5 in a supercar. Looking very beautiful in red color but the seating and space are a little bit. In the end very good for touring and racing.

BMW cars an brand of world

You know bmw is the brand of world.. This car is a luxury car of BMW In this car looks are very hard from other BMW series . . you parches this BMW when you have high-voltage money in his account

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R8 vs i8 [2015-2019] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi R8 and BMW i8 [2015-2019]?

Audi R8 price is Rs. 2.30 Crore and BMW i8 [2015-2019] price is Rs. 2.62 Crore. Hence Audi R8 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between R8 and i8 [2015-2019] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 5.2 V10 variant, mileage of R8 is 6.71kmpl and for the 1.5 Hybrid variant, mileage of i8 [2015-2019] is 47.45kmpl. Thus making i8 [2015-2019] the most fuel efficient as compared to R8

Q: How is the performance of R8 compared to i8 [2015-2019]?

For the 5.2 V10 variant, 5204 cc Petrol engine of R8 produces 533 bhp @ 8250 rpm of power and 540 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. For the 1.5 Hybrid variant, 1499 cc Petrol engine of i8 [2015-2019] produces 357 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 570 Nm @ 3700 rpm of torque.

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Audi R8 vs BMW i8 [2015-2019]

Length (mm)	4426	4689
Width (mm)	1940	1942
Height (mm)	1240	1298
Wheelbase (mm)	2650	2800
Ground Clearance (mm)		117
Kerb Weight (kg)	1695	1485

Doors (Doors)	2	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	2	4
No of Rows (Rows)	1	1
Bootspace (litres)		154
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	83	42

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen on rear	Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)		Unlimited