BMW i8 is a four-seat medium-size vehicle in the Luxury Performance Coupe category. For the 2016 model year, the 1.5L Inline-3 Turbo hybrid engine produces 357 horsepower, which is enough for the 3,455 lbs. coupe to reach 60 mph from zero in just 4.2 seconds. The i8 is capable of traveling 15 miles relying solely on electric power. It takes two hours for the vehicle to charge its batteries. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $2,500, which over the course of five years will save you $1,000 in extra fuel spending.
There are no current lease offers, but according to our records 2016 BMW i8 has been offered for $1,469 before.
2016 i8 has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.2 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3455 lbs.
2016 i8 seats four adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - shoulders - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, i8 falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 4.7 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 i8 Base |
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Starging MSRP | $140,700 |
Engine | 1.5L Inline-3 Turbo + Electric Motor |
HP | 357 hp |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
0-60 mph | 4.2 sec |
Electric City Range | 14.73 ml. |
Electric Highway Range | 15.44 ml. |
Electric Combined Range | 15 ml. |
City | 80 MPGe |
Highway | 72 MPGe |
Combined | 76 MPGe |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,500 |
2016 i8 Coupe comes in one trim level, with an average price that is $7,570 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, i8 has a class-leading fuel economy of 28 mpg.
Customers have filed one complaint, which is less than the average for its rivals.