Porsche 718 Boxster Vs BMW i8 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 89.9 Lakh

₹ 2.62 Crore

Overview

Porsche 718 Boxster Vs BMW i8 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the 718 Boxster 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.

718 Boxster Vs i8 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Porsche 718 Boxster in New Delhi starts at ₹ 89.9 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW i8 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 2.62 Crore.

Summary	Porsche 718 Boxster	BMW i8
Price	₹ 89.9 Lakh	₹ 2.62 Crore
Manufacturer	Porsche	BMW
Body Type	Convertible	Coupe
Mileage	14.40 Kmpl	47.50 Kmpl
Power	295 bhp	228 bhp
Engine	1988 CC	1499 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

718 Boxster Vs i8 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Porsche 718 Boxster base Petrol engine returns 14 Kmpl. The BMW i8 base Petrol returns 48 Kmpl.

718 Boxster Vs i8 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Porsche 718 Boxster gets 295 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW i8 comes in 228 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	2.0-litre Petrol Engine	TwinPower Turbo Inline 3-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	1988 CC	1499 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	3
Power	295 bhp@6500 rpm	228 bhp@5800 rpm
Torque	380 Nm@1950-4500 rpm	250 Nm@3700 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	AWD
Battery Type	N/A	Lithium-ion high-performance battery

Dimensions

Length	4379 mm	4689 mm
Width	1801 mm	1942 mm
Height	1295 mm	1291 mm
Wheelbase	2475 mm	2800 mm
Ground Clearance	109 mm	117 mm
Boot Space	150 L	154 L
Kerb Weight	1365 Kg	1560 Kg
Gross Weight	1685 Kg	1930 Kg
Front Track	N/A	1644 mm
Rear Track	N/A	1721 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.50 m	6.15 m
No. Of Doors	2	2
Seating Capacity	2	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	235/45 ZR18	215/45 R20
Rear Tyre Size	265/45 ZR18	245/40 R20

Braking System

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

Suspension

Front Suspension	Suspension-strut-type Axle McPherson, Porsche Optimized	Dynamic Damper Control
Rear Suspension	Suspension-strut-type Axle McPherson, Porsche Optimized	Dynamic Damper Control

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	37.00 Kmpl
Mileage	14.40 Kmpl	47.45 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	54.0	42.0

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	4.7 seconds	4.4 seconds
Max Speed	275	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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic 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	Full Leather 'Spheric'
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control

Lights

Light Type	Bi-Xenon	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

Expert Reviews

Exclusive: Porsche 718 Boxster Review

By Siddharth Vinayak Patankar
Feb 20, 2017 10:10 PM
We drive the Porsche 718 Boxster that has just been launched in India Read More

BMW i8 Roadster Review: Green Performance With The Top Down

By Siddharth Vinayak Patankar
Apr 30, 2018 01:22 PM
The BMW i8 has already established a benchmark for performance in the plug-in hybrid space. The new model year brings a drivetrain update with more power and increased driving range. It also... Read More

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