BMW i8 Vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 2.62 Crore

₹ 3 Lakh

Overview

BMW i8 Vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the i8 Vs Alto 800 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 Alto 800 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 3 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 4.04 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Petrol+CNG version of the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 costs ₹ 4.44 Lakh, whereas the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Petrol+CNG top-end costs ₹ 4.48 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW i8 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 2.62 Crore.

Summary	BMW i8	Maruti Suzuki Alto 800
Price	₹ 2.62 Crore	₹ 3 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Maruti Suzuki
Body Type	Coupe	Hatchback
Mileage	47.50 Kmpl	24.70 Kmpl
Power	228 bhp	47 bhp
Engine	1499 CC	796 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

i8 Vs Alto 800 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 base Petrol engine returns 25 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 31 Kmpl. The BMW i8 base Petrol returns 48 Kmpl.

i8 Vs Alto 800 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 gets 47 bhp Petrol engine and 40 bhp Petrol+CNG engine, whereas the BMW i8 comes in 228 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo Inline 3-cylinder Engine	F8D
Displacement (CC)	1499 CC	796 CC
No Of Cylinder	3	3
Power	228 bhp@5800 rpm	47 bhp@6000 rpm
Torque	250 Nm@3700 rpm	69 Nm@3500 rpm
Drive Train	AWD	FWD
Battery Type	Lithium-ion high-performance battery	N/A
Emission	N/A	BS IV

Dimensions

Length	4689 mm	3445 mm
Width	1942 mm	1515 mm
Height	1291 mm	1475 mm
Wheelbase	2800 mm	2360 mm
Ground Clearance	117 mm	160 mm
Boot Space	154 L	177 L
Kerb Weight	1560 Kg	730 Kg
Gross Weight	1930 Kg	1185 Kg
Front Track	1644 mm	1295 mm
Rear Track	1721 mm	1290 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	6.15 m	4.60 m
No. Of Doors	2	5
Seating Capacity	4	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	5
Clutch Type	Automatic	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Steel Wheel With Center Cap
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	215/45 R20	145/80 R12
Rear Tyre Size	245/40 R20	145/80 R12

Braking System

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

Suspension

Front Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control	3-Link Rigid Axie Suspension

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	37.00 Kmpl	N/A
Mileage	47.45 Kmpl	24.70 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	42.0	35.0

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	4.4 seconds	20.0 seconds
Max Speed	120 km/h	137

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
Assist Grips (Co-Dr + Rear)	-
Driver & Co-Passenger Storage Pocket	-
Dual Tripmeter	-
Stylish Interiors	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	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'	Vinyl
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Front & Rear Console Bottle Holder	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Halogen
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
High-Mounted Stop Lamp	-
Right & Left Hand ORVM	-
Trendy Headlamp & Sporty Bumper Grille	-

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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