BMW i8 vs Porsche 911 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW i8 · Porsche 911
- Length184.9 in
- Height50.8 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb
- Width76.5 in
- Porsche 911 width71.2 in – 74.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 7.7 in shorter (184.9 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 3.9 in narrower (76.5 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 0.1 in taller (50.8 in vs 50.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 13.7 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 96.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW i8 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 4.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 38 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,418 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW i8 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 4.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 13.7 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 96.5 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 3.9 in narrower (76.5 in vs 72.6 in)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 7.7 in shorter (184.9 in vs 177.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 38 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,418 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for BMW i8 · garage fit for Porsche 911
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 3.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW i8 — BMW i8 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i8 | Porsche 911 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.9 in | 177.3 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 72.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 50.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 96.5 in | 13.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 4.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb | 3,418 lb | 38 lb |
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