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