BMW i8 Vs BMW M5 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 2.62 Crore

₹ 1.44 Crore

Overview

BMW i8 Vs BMW M5 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the i8 Vs M5 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

i8 Vs M5 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW M5 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.44 Crore and goes up to ₹ 1.55 Crore for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, BMW i8 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 2.62 Crore.

Summary	BMW i8	BMW M5
Price	₹ 2.62 Crore	₹ 1.44 Crore
Manufacturer	BMW	BMW
Body Type	Coupe	Sedan
Mileage	47.50 Km/l	10.10 Km/l
Power	228 bhp	592 bhp
Engine	1499 CC	4395 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

i8 Vs M5 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW M5 base Petrol engine returns 10 Km/l. The BMW i8 base Petrol returns 48 Km/l.

i8 Vs M5 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW M5 gets 2 Petrol 592, 616 bhp engines, whereas the BMW i8 comes in 228 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo Inline 3-cylinder Engine	TwinPower Turbo 8-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	1499 CC	4395 CC
No Of Cylinder	3	8
Power	228 bhp@5800 rpm	592 bhp@5600-6700 rpm
Torque	250 Nm@3700 rpm	750 Nm@1800-5600 rpm
Drive Train	AWD	AWD
Battery Type	Lithium-ion high-performance battery	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4689 mm	4910 mm
Width	1942 mm	2126 mm
Height	1291 mm	1478 mm
Wheelbase	2800 mm	2992 mm
Ground Clearance	117 mm	121 mm
Boot Space	154 L	560 L
Kerb Weight	1560 Kg	1930 Kg
Gross Weight	1930 Kg	2440 Kg
Front Track	1644 mm	1626 mm
Rear Track	1721 mm	1594 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	6.15 m	6.30 m
No. Of Doors	2	4
Seating Capacity	4	4

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Automatic	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	215/45 R20	275/40 ZR 19 102Y
Rear Tyre Size	245/40 R20	285/40 ZR 19 104Y

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control	Dynamic Damper Control
Rear Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control	Dynamic Damper Control

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	7.10 Km/l
Mileage Highway	37.00 Km/l	N/A
Mileage	47.45 Km/l	9.50 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	42.0	68.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	4.4 seconds	3.4 seconds
Max Speed	120 km/h	250

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Driving Assistant Professional	-
M Specific Head-Up Display	-
Virtual Assistant	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Climate Control	4-Zone Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Full Leather 'Spheric'	Leather Merino
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Live Cockpit Professional	-
Parking Assistant Plus	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Adaptive LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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