Compare BMW M8 vs Porsche 911 vs BMW i8 [2015-2019]

M8 vs 911 vs i8 [2015-2019] Features

• Safety

  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	-
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	16	6+	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	-	-	No Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front	Front
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Captain Seats
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	Front	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	Front	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted	Painted
  Doot Sill Plates	Illuminated	Metallic	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Remote Operated	Internal

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	-
  Fog Lamps	LED,LED	LED on front	Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Silverstone / Black, Black	Black, Slate Grey	BMW Individual
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front	Front
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	2	3	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	60000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

M8 vs 911 vs i8 [2015-2019] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	293	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	3.2	4.2	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	No	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	8.77	11.1	47.45
  Driving Range (km)	596	711	-
  Engine	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2981 cc, 6 Cylinders Flat, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8	Twin-Turbo Flat-6	BMW TwinPower Turbo with VALVETRONIC
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm	380 bhp @ 6500 rpm	357 bhp @ 5800 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm	450 Nm @ 1950 rpm	570 Nm @ 3700 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo
  Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	AWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Alternate Fuel	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Electric
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6.1	5.6	6.15
  Suspension - Front	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	McPherson spring-strut suspension	Aluminium double track control arm with anti-dive, separate lower level with wishbone and tie rod
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Multi-link rear suspension	Aluminium five-arm geometry, directly connected
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	275 / 35 R20	235 / 40 R19	215 / 45 R20
  Tyres Size - Rear	285 / 35 R20	295 / 35 R20	245 / 40 R20
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	No	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	420	132	154
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	68	64	42
  Passenger Capacity	4	4	4
  Length (mm)	4867	4519	4689
  Width (mm)	1907	1852	1942
  Height (mm)	1362	1298	1298
  Wheelbase (mm)	2827	2450	2800
  Ground Clearance (mm)	130	-	117
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1960	1505	1485
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	1
  No of Doors	2	2	2

M8 vs 911 vs i8 [2015-2019] News

M8 vs 911 vs i8 [2015-2019] User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	4/5 9 Ratings 1 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	-	-
	4.5 Interior	-	-
	5 Ride Quality	-	-