BMW M3 Vs BMW i8 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.3 Crore

₹ 2.62 Crore

Overview

BMW M3 Vs BMW i8 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the M3 Vs i8 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.

M3 Vs i8 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW M3 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.3 Crore. On the other hand, BMW i8 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 2.62 Crore.

Summary	BMW M3	BMW i8
Price	₹ 1.3 Crore	₹ 2.62 Crore
Manufacturer	BMW	BMW
Body Type	Sedan	Coupe
Mileage	10.80 Km/l	47.50 Km/l
Power	431 bhp	228 bhp
Engine	2979 CC	1499 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

M3 Vs i8 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW M3 base Petrol engine returns 11 Km/l. The BMW i8 base Petrol returns 48 Km/l.

M3 Vs i8 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW M3 gets 431 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW i8 comes in 228 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	M TwinPower Turbo Inline 6-cylinder Engine	TwinPower Turbo Inline 3-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	2979 CC	1499 CC
No Of Cylinder	6	3
Power	431 bhp@5500-7300 rpm	228 bhp@5800 rpm
Torque	550 Nm@1850-5500 rpm	250 Nm@3700 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	AWD
Battery Type	N/A	Lithium-ion high-performance battery

Dimensions

Length	4671 mm	4689 mm
Width	2037 mm	1942 mm
Height	1430 mm	1291 mm
Wheelbase	2812 mm	2800 mm
Ground Clearance	121 mm	117 mm
Boot Space	480 L	154 L
Kerb Weight	1635 Kg	1560 Kg
Gross Weight	2100 Kg	1930 Kg
Front Track	1579 mm	1644 mm
Rear Track	1603 mm	1721 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.90 m	6.15 m
No. Of Doors	4	2
Seating Capacity	5	4

Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	255/35 R19	215/45 R20
Rear Tyre Size	275/35 R19	245/40 R20

Braking System

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

Suspension

Front Suspension	Adaptive M Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control
Rear Suspension	Adaptive M Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	7.32 Km/l	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	37.00 Km/l
Mileage	10.75 Km/l	47.45 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	57.0	42.0

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	4.1 seconds	4.4 seconds
Max Speed	250	120 km/h

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
Agile Handling Assist (AHA)	-
Driver and Front Passenger Seatbelt Reminder	-
High Speed Alert	-
Multi-view Reverse Camera	-
Push Start Button	-
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Climate Control	2-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	Leather Merino	Full Leather 'Spheric'
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
8-Way power Driver Seat	-
Door Mirrors Power Adjustable and Folding	-
Multi-Function Streeing Wheel	-
Rear Windshield Defogger	-
Remote Engine Starter Petrol Only	-

Lights

Light Type	Adaptive LED	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
High Mount Stop Lamp	-
LED Fog Lights	-
LED Tail & Brake Lights	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
3D Emboss Accent Panel	-
Eco AssistTM Ambient Meter	-
ECON Button & Mode Indicator	-
Engine Temperature Indicator	-
Fuel Level Indicator	-
Outside Temperature Indicator	-
Trip Computer	-

Entertainment

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

Reviews

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