BMW i8 vs. McLaren GT
Highlights
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2023 McLaren GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$147,500
|
$204,990
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3
|
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
|
| Combined MPGe |
27 - 69
|
Not available
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
15 City / 21 Hwy
|
| Range |
18 mi.
|
Not available
|
| Level 2 Charging |
3 hrs.
|
Not available
|
| Battery Capacity |
9 - 11 kWh
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
369 hp
|
612 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / -1 mi
|
Engine
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2023 McLaren GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3
|
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
|
| Displacement |
1.5 L/91
|
4.0 L/244
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
369 @ 5800
|
612 @ 7500
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
420
|
465 @ 5500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
15 City / 21 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2023 McLaren GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/45YR20
|
P225/35YR20
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/40YR20
|
P295/30YR21
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 X 7.5 in
|
20 X 8 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 X 8.5 in
|
21 X 10.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2023 McLaren GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2023 McLaren GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
40 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2023 McLaren GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Passenger Volume |
81 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
32 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
28 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
50 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
110 in
|
105 in
|
| Length, Overall |
185 in
|
184 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
77 in
|
81 in
|
| Height, Overall |
51 in
|
48 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
65 in
|
66 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
68 in
|
66 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
5 ft³
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2023 McLaren GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,501 lbs
|
3,384 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
11 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2023 McLaren GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2023 McLaren GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2023 McLaren GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2020 BMW i8 | 2023 McLaren GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
14 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
14 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2020 BMW i8 or the 2023 McLaren GT?
The 2020 BMW i8 is more reliable than the 2023 McLaren GT according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2020 i8 versus a reliability rating of 1.0 for the 2023 GT.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 BMW i8 or the 2023 McLaren GT?
The 2020 BMW i8 is cheaper than the 2023 McLaren GT with a $147,500 starting MSRP versus a $204,990 starting MSRP.
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