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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs BMW i8 Roadster Comparison

Below is the detailed Cars comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of BMW 8 Series Convertible and BMW i8 Roadster. BMW 8 Series Convertible is priced between SAR 575,000 while BMW i8 Roadster is priced between SAR 890,000. Talking about the technical specifications, BMW 8 Series Convertible M850i xDrive houses 4395 engine whereas BMW i8 Roadster Plug In Hybrid engine displacement is 1499.

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Overview: 8 Series Convertible vs i8 Roadster

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 4 seats 2 seats
Power 450 374
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 1499 cc

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Engine Details

No Of Cylinders 8 3
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Fuel Supply System Direct Injection --
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
Engine 4.4 L 1.5L Hybrid Engine, 3 cylinder 12 Valve
Secondary Engine Fuel Type -- Electric
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Transmission

Gear Box 8-Speed --
Drive Type 4x4 AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic

Performance

Engine Displacement 4395 cc 1499 cc
Power 450 374
Torque 650 Nm 570 Nm
Mileage Highway 7.1 kmpl --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Top Speed 250 kmph 250 kmph
Mileage City 13 kmpl --
Secondary Engine Type -- Hybrid
Secondary Engine Max Power -- 141 hp
Acceleration -- 4.7 s
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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 459 L L 154 L L
Seating Capacity 4 seats 2 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 70 L L --
Length 4894 mm MM 4689 mm MM
Ground Clearance 124 mm --
Width 1894 mm MM 1942 mm MM
Height 1365 mm MM 1293 mm MM
Wheel Base 2855 mm 2800 mm
No Of Doors 2 2
Kerb Weight 2055 kg 1595 kg
Front Tread -- 1644 mm
Rear Tread -- 1715 mm
Gross Weight -- 1900 kg Kg
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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension MacPherson Strut --
Rear Suspension Multi-Link --
Shock Absorbers Type Coil Spring --
Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 20 Inch
Tyre Size 245/45 R18 195/50 R20
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R18 R20

Steering

Steering Type Power Power
Steering Column Adjustable Tilt
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius 6.0 m --
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror No Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Rear Camera No Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Smart Access Card Entry -- Yes
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Engine Details

Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC --

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear No No
Automatic Climate Control No Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes No
Glove Box Cooling No --
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
On Board Computer Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet No Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Remote Trunk Opener Yes --
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes No
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror -- Yes
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes
Foldable Rear Seat -- Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest -- No
Cup Holders-Rear -- Yes
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
Folding Table Rear -- No
Centre Console Armrest -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
CD Player Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
DVD Player Yes --
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio Yes Yes
Voice Control -- Yes
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Fog Lights Front Yes --
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Rain Sensing Wiper No Yes
Rear Window Wiper No No
Rear Window Washer No No
Rear Window Defogger No Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Spoiler No --
Removable Convertible Top Yes Yes
Roof Carrier No No
Sun Roof No No
Moon Roof No --
Side Stepper No No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Roof Rail No No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener Yes --
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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter No Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Leather Seats Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery No --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Headlamp Type HID HID LED LED
Outside Temperature Display -- Yes
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Interior

Digital Clock -- Yes

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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs BMW i8 Roadster FAQs

Which Car has more power between BMW 8 Series Convertible vs BMW i8 Roadster?

The BMW 8 Series Convertible has power of 450 with 650 Nm torque and BMW i8 Roadster has power of 374 with 570 Nm torque. Thus making 8 Series Convertible the more powerful as compared to i8 Roadster.

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Which Car has more safety features between BMW 8 Series Convertible vs BMW i8 Roadster?

8 Series Convertible safety features: Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Side Airbag-Rear, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Parking Sensors, Crash Sensor, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Door Ajar Warning and Traction Control

i8 Roadster safety features: Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag-Rear, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Rear Camera, Parking Sensors, Crash Sensor, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Door Ajar Warning and Traction Control

The BMW i8 Roadster has higher number of sefety features than 8 Series Convertible, hence BMW i8 Roadster is more safer than BMW 8 Series Convertible.

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Which Car has more comfort features between 8 Series Convertible vs i8 Roadster?

8 Series Convertible comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Heater, Rear A/C Vents, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, On Board Computer, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Remote Trunk Opener, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder and Keyless Entry

i8 Roadster comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, On Board Computer, Automatic Headlamps, Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Foldable Rear Seat, Low Fuel Warning Light, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Bottle Holder, Vanity Mirror, Keyless Entry and Centre Console Armrest

The BMW i8 Roadster has higher number of comfort features than 8 Series Convertible, hence BMW i8 Roadster is more comfortable than BMW 8 Series Convertible.

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Which Car had higher top speed between BMW 8 Series Convertible vs BMW i8 Roadster?

The BMW 8 Series Convertible has top speed of 250 kmph and BMW i8 Roadster has power of 250 kmph . The BMW 8 Series Convertible and BMW i8 Roadster both have same Top Speed.

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Which is bigger 8 Series Convertible or i8 Roadster?

The 8 Series Convertible dimensions are 4894 mm MM length, 1894 mm MM width, 1365 mm MM height while the i8 Roadster dimensions are 4689 mm MM length, 1942 mm MM width, 1293 mm MM height. Hence the 8 Series Convertible is more longer more wider and more higher.

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