BMW i8 Vs Ferrari California T comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 2.62 Crore

₹ 3.8 Crore

Overview

BMW i8 Vs Ferrari California T Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the i8 Vs California T on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

i8 Vs California T – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Petrol Ferrari California T starts at ₹ 3.8 Crore. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the BMW i8 starts at ₹ 2.62 Crore.

Key Features	BMW i8	Ferrari California T
Price	₹ 2.62 Crore	₹ 3.8 Crore
Mileage	47.50 Kmpl	9.50 Kmpl
Power	228 bhp	553 bhp
Engine	1499 CC	3855 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

i8 Vs California T – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Ferrari California T base Petrol engine returns 10 Kmpl. The BMW i8 base Petrol returns 48 Kmpl.

i8 Vs California T – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Ferrari California T gets 553 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW i8 comes in 228 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo Inline 3-cylinder Engine	V8 With Fuel Direct Injection
Displacement (CC)	1499 CC	3855 CC
No Of Cylinder	3	8
Power	228 bhp@5800 rpm	553 bhp@7500 rpm
Torque	250 Nm@3700 rpm	755 Nm@4750 rpm
Drive Train	AWD	RWD
Battery Type	Lithium-ion high-performance battery	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4689 mm	4570 mm
Width	1942 mm	1910 mm
Height	1291 mm	1322 mm
Wheelbase	2800 mm	2670 mm
Ground Clearance	117 mm	119 mm
Boot Space	154 L	240 L
Kerb Weight	1560 Kg	1625 Kg
Gross Weight	1930 Kg	N/A
Front Track	1644 mm	1630 mm
Rear Track	1721 mm	1605 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	6.15 m	5.60 m
No. Of Doors	2	2
Seating Capacity	4	2

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Automatic	Dual Clutch

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	215/45 R20	245/40 ZR19
Rear Tyre Size	245/40 R20	285/40 ZR19

Braking System

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

Suspension

Front Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control	Multilink

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	6.00 Kmpl
Mileage Highway	37.00 Kmpl	9.00 Kmpl
Mileage	47.45 Kmpl	9.52 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	42.0	70.0

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	4.4 seconds	3.6 seconds
Max Speed	120 km/h	315

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Climate Control	Automatic 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
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control

Lights

Light Type	LED	Xenon
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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