BMW i8 vs Acura NSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW i8 · Acura NSX
- Length184.9 in
- Height50.8 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb
- Width76.5 in
- Acura NSX width87.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura NSX is 8.9 in shorter (184.9 in vs 176.0 in)
- Width: BMW i8 is 10.8 in narrower (76.5 in vs 87.3 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 3.0 in taller (50.8 in vs 47.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 348 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,803 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: BMW i8 is 10.8 in narrower (76.5 in vs 87.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 348 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,803 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 103.5 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 3.0 in taller (50.8 in vs 47.8 in)
- Length: Acura NSX is 8.9 in shorter (184.9 in vs 176.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for BMW i8 · garage fit for Acura NSX
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i8 — BMW i8 is narrower by 10.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i8 — Based on length × width (BMW i8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i8 | Acura NSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.9 in | 176.0 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 87.3 in | 10.8 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 47.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb | 3,803 lb | 348 lb |
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