BMW i8 vs Audi R8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW i8 · Audi R8
- Length184.9 in
- Height50.8 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb
- Width76.5 in
- Audi R8 width76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 10.6 in shorter (184.9 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Audi R8 is 0.1 in narrower (76.5 in vs 76.4 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.0 in taller (50.8 in vs 48.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 156 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,611 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 6.2 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 10.6 in shorter (184.9 in vs 174.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 156 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,611 lb)
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.0 in taller (50.8 in vs 48.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 10.6 in Check garage fit for BMW i8 · garage fit for Audi R8
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi R8 — Audi R8 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceAudi R8 — Audi R8 has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi R8 — Based on length × width (Audi R8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i8 | Audi R8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.9 in | 174.3 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 76.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 48.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 104.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 6.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb | 3,611 lb | 156 lb |
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