BMW i8 vs Dodge Viper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW i8 · Dodge Viper
- Length184.9 in
- Height50.8 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb
- Width76.5 in
- Dodge Viper width76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 9.2 in shorter (184.9 in vs 175.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Viper is 0.1 in narrower (76.5 in vs 76.4 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 1.7 in taller (50.8 in vs 49.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 11.4 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 98.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Viper has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 63 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 11.4 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 98.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Viper has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.0 in)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 9.2 in shorter (184.9 in vs 175.7 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 1.7 in taller (50.8 in vs 49.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 63 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for BMW i8 · garage fit for Dodge Viper
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceDodge Viper — Dodge Viper has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Viper — Based on length × width (Dodge Viper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i8 | Dodge Viper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.9 in | 175.7 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 76.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 49.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 98.8 in | 11.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb | 3,393 lb | 63 lb |
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