BMW M8 vs. BMW i8
$147,500
$138,800
Highlights
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2025 BMW M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$147,500
|
$138,800
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3
|
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
|
| Combined MPGe |
27 - 69
|
Not available
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
15 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Range |
18 mi.
|
Not available
|
| Level 2 Charging |
3 hrs.
|
Not available
|
| Battery Capacity |
9 - 11 kWh
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
369 hp
|
617 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2025 BMW M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
1.5 L/91
|
4.4 L/268
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
369 @ 5800
|
617 @ 6000
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3
|
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
420
|
553 @ 1800
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
15 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2025 BMW M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Forged Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/45YR20
|
P275/35YR20
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/40YR20
|
P285/35YR20
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 X 8.5 in
|
20 X 10.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 X 7.5 in
|
20 X 9.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Forged Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2025 BMW M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2025 BMW M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
39 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2025 BMW M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Height, Overall |
51 in
|
53 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
50 in
|
47 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
68 in
|
65 in
|
| Second Head Room |
32 in
|
34 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Length, Overall |
185 in
|
191 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
77 in
|
75 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
65 in
|
64 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
28 in
|
30 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
5 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
81 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
110 in
|
111 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
5 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2025 BMW M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
11 gal
|
20 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,501 lbs
|
4,295 lbs
|
Safety
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2025 BMW M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2025 BMW M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2025 BMW M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2025 BMW M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
16 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
15 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
FAQ
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 BMW i8 or the 2025 BMW M8?
The 2025 BMW M8 is cheaper than the 2020 BMW i8 with a $138,800 starting MSRP versus a $147,500 starting MSRP.
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