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2020 BMW i8 vs. 2020 Tesla Model S

When we compare the 2020 BMW i8's and the 2020 Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the 2020 BMW i8 has the advantage in the area of resale value. The 2020 Tesla Model S has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 BMW i8's and the 2020 Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Tesla Model S is a better car than the 2020 BMW i8.

2020 BMW i8 vs. 2020 Tesla Model S Pricing

A used 2020 BMW i8 ranges from $72,769 to $107,825 while a used 2020 Tesla Model S is priced between $44,996 to $68,100.

2020 BMW i8 vs. 2020 Tesla Model S Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 BMW i8 loses 50.8 percent of its value and the 2020 Tesla Model S loses 52.3 percent of its value. This means the 2020 BMW i8 retains 1.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Tesla Model S.

2020 BMW i8 vs. 2020 Tesla Model S Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW i8 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Tesla Model S's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the BMW i8 being ranked 2 out of 4 Best Hybrid Luxury Coupes and the Tesla Model S being ranked 1 out of 27 Best Electric Cars.

2020 BMW i8 vs. 2020 Tesla Model S Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW i8 is 6.6 out of 10. For the Tesla Model S the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Tesla Model S an advantage in reliability compared to the BMW i8.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the 2020 BMW i8’s base engine makes 369 horsepower, and the 2020 Tesla Model S base engine makes 518 horsepower. The i8 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 337 miles. The Model S is rated to deliver an average of 121 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 391 miles. This gives the 2020 Tesla Model S the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 BMW i8. The i8 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the Model S uses electricity.

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New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

$72,769 - $107,825

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

50.8%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$44,996 - $68,100

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

52.3%

BMW i8 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.5 / 10

Reliability:

6.6 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

9.4 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

Not available

BMW i8 Rankings

Best Hybrid Luxury Sports Cars for Tall People

1 / 6

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Sports Cars

1 / 6

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Hatchbacks

1 / 5

Best Hybrid Luxury Coupes for Tall People

1 / 4

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Coupes

1 / 4

Best German Hybrid Luxury Coupes

1 / 1

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

2 / 21

Most Comfortable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 21

Best Hybrid Luxury Hatchbacks for Tall People

2 / 5

Hybrid Luxury Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

2 / 5

Best German Hybrid Luxury Hatchbacks

2 / 4

Best Hybrid Luxury Coupes

2 / 4

Best German Hybrid Luxury Sports Cars

2 / 3

Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid Cars

3 / 27

Best Hybrid Luxury Sports Cars

3 / 6

Hybrid Luxury Sports Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 6

Best Hybrid Luxury Hatchbacks

3 / 5

Hybrid Luxury Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

3 / 5

Hybrid Luxury Coupes with the Most Horsepower

3 / 4

Best German Luxury Hybrid Cars

4 / 12

Best German Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

4 / 12

Hybrid Luxury Coupes with Best Resale Value

4 / 4

Luxury Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 27

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 21

Hybrid Luxury Sports Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 6

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars for Tall People

7 / 27

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

7 / 21

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars

9 / 27

Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

10 / 21

Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars

15 / 27

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

16 / 21

Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

18 / 27

Tesla Model S Rankings

Best Electric Cars

1 / 27

Most Reliable Electric Cars

1 / 27

Best Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 15

Most Reliable Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 15

Best Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

1 / 6

Electric Luxury Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

1 / 6

Electric Luxury Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 6

Electric Luxury Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

1 / 6

Longest Range Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

1 / 6

Best American Electric Cars

1 / 5

Best Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 4

Electric Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 4

Electric Luxury Large Cars with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 4

Electric Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 4

Longest Range Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 4

Most Affordable Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 4

Best American Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 3

Best American Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

1 / 1

Best American Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 1

Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 27

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 27

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 15

Most Comfortable Electric Luxury Large Cars

2 / 4

Most Comfortable Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

3 / 6

Most Affordable Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

3 / 5

Best Electric Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

3 / 4

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 27

Best Electric Luxury Hatchbacks for Tall People

4 / 6

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

6 / 15

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

6 / 14

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

8 / 27

Best Luxury Electric Cars for Tall People

8 / 15

Most Affordable Electric Cars

10 / 18

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

11 / 27

Available Body Styles

Convertible, Coupe

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

2020 BMW i8 Trim Levels

Not yet available

2020 Tesla Model S Trim Levels

Long Range, Long Range Plus, Performance

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

8 years

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

369 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

420 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.105 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

518 hp

Torque:

487 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.106 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

3

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


26 / 29 / 27

MPGe:

68 / 70 / 69

Range (city/hwy):

304 / 337 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Premium Unleaded

Battery Size/Capacity :

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not applicable

MPGe:

121 / 112 / 117

Range (city/hwy):

391 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity:

100 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

12 hours (240V)

Standard/Optional Features

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Apple Car Play:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Equipment

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Equipment

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

32.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

28.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

49.6 inches

Cargo Space:

4.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

35.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

26.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

120.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3501 lbs

Width:

87.3 inches

Height:

50.9 inches

Length:

184.9 inches

Wheelbase:

110.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.6 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4883 lbs

Width:

86.2 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

196 inches

Wheelbase:

116.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.6 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/45R20

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R19

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