2016 BMW i8 vs. 2016 Lexus RC F
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2016 BMW i8
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What is the main difference between i8 and RC F?
Two Coupes with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, there is a $77,895 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 BMW i8 has a higher starting price than the 2016 Lexus RC F. Also, the 2016 RC F has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 i8 gets 9 more mpg. In addition, the i8 is slightly larger, but the roofline is shorter than that of the RC F. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
- 5.0 L, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$140,700
$62,805
Engine
Engine
1.5L Inline-3 Turbo + Electric Motor
5.0L V-8
Horsepower
Horsepower
357 hp
467 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.2 sec
4.4 sec
City MPG
City MPG
80 MPGe
16 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
72 MPGe
25 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
76 MPGe
19 MPG
Width
Width
87.3 in
81.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.5 in
72.6 in
Length
Length
184.9 in
185.2 in
Height
Height
51.1 in
54.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.2 in
107.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.2 ft2
93.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
37.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
45.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.7 in
50.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
32.4 in
35.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
28.2 in
27.3 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.6 in
46.1 in
Costs
2016 BMW i8
2016 Lexus RC F
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
$3,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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