Audi e-tron GT vs. BMW i8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi e-tron GT and BMW i8 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi e-tron GT and the BMW i8.
When comparing the Audi e-tron GT's and the BMW i8's specifications and ratings, the Audi e-tron GT has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The BMW i8 has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Audi e-tron GT's and the BMW i8's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi e-tron GT loses 67.1 percent of its value and the BMW i8 loses 45.6 percent of its value. This means the BMW i8 retains 21.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi e-tron GT.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi e-tron GT’s base engine makes 469 horsepower, and the BMW i8 base engine makes 369 horsepower. The e-tron GT is rated to deliver an average of 85 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 249 miles. The i8 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 337 miles.This gives the Audi e-tron GT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the BMW i8 the advantage in maximum range. The e-tron GT uses electricity, and the i8 uses electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$109,065 - $127,749
Starting MSRP:
$106,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$91,639
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$66,800 - $147,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$147,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$143,683
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$103,800 - $163,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$104,236
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$76,581 - $153,538
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
154
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
256
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$83,233
Price Range:
$64,955 - $94,528
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$76,713
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$68,156 - $83,233
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27,425
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Audi e-tron GT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW i8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi e-tron GT
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW i8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
6.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
3.2 - 58.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.3 - 26.1
Audi e-tron GT Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
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12 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 14Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
22 out of / 26BMW i8 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
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20 out of / 28Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Audi e-tron GT Trim Levels
quattro Premium Plus, quattro Prestige
BMW i8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
469 hp
Torque:
464 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
369 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.105 hp per pound
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:
85 / 85 / 85
Range (city/hwy):
249 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
83.7 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10.5 hours (240V)
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
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.8 inches
Cargo Space:
9.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.0 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5082 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
55.6 inches
Length:
196.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ascari Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Green
Tactical Green Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Donington Grey / Sophisto Grey Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Sophisto Grey Metallic w/ E-Copper Accent / Sophisto Grey Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Brown
E-Copper Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Santos Brown
Gray
Monaco Gray
Red
Arras Red
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
E-Copper Exclusive / Terra Exclusive Dalbergia Brown
Gray
Giga Amido
Red
Not available
White
Giga Ivory White
