BMW i8 vs Nissan GT-R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW i8 · Nissan GT-R
- Length184.9 in
- Height50.8 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb
- Width76.5 in
- Nissan GT-R width74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i8 is 0.5 in shorter (184.9 in vs 185.4 in)
- Width: Nissan GT-R is 1.9 in narrower (76.5 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 3.1 in taller (50.8 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 109.4 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW i8 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 4.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 478 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,933 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 478 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,933 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW i8 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 4.3 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 3.1 in taller (50.8 in vs 53.9 in)
- Width: Nissan GT-R is 1.9 in narrower (76.5 in vs 74.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 109.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i8 — BMW i8 is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for BMW i8 · garage fit for Nissan GT-R
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan GT-R — Nissan GT-R is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW i8 — BMW i8 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan GT-R — Based on length × width (Nissan GT-R)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i8 | Nissan GT-R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.9 in | 185.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 74.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 53.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 109.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 4.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb | 3,933 lb | 478 lb |
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