BMW i8 vs. Ford Mustang
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW i8 and Ford Mustang 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 BMW i8 and the Ford Mustang.
When we compare the BMW i8's and the Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the BMW i8 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Ford Mustang has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the BMW i8's and the Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the BMW i8 is a better car than the Ford Mustang.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW i8 loses 47.3 percent of its value and the Ford Mustang loses 28.7 percent of its value. This means the Ford Mustang retains 18.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW i8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW i8’s base engine makes 369 horsepower, and the Ford Mustang base engine makes 310 horsepower. The i8 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 337 miles. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 465 miles.This gives the BMW i8 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Mustang the advantage in maximum range. The i8 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the Mustang uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Mustang has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
147500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
143683
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
103800 - 163300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26670
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
28504
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 33045
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
64084
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
58919 - 69249
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53002
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35791
Price Range:
18849 - 85287
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
27195
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
21578 - 35791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
834
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
54953
# Good or Great Deals:
311
BMW i8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW i8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
9.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
4.4 - 19.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.165
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.719089694940832
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
2.2 - 22.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.525958474799219
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.0 - 7.5
BMW i8 Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Mustang Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW i8 Trim Levels
Base
Ford Mustang Trim Levels
BULLITT, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, Shelby GT500
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 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
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 337 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 465 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
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 Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Backup camera:
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
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:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
82.8 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:
3515 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Exterior Colors
Brown
E-Copper Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
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
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Brown
Not available
Gray
Magnetic
White
Oxford White
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Kona Blue / Velocity Blue
Green
Grabber Lime
Orange
Twister Orange Tri-Coat
Red
Race Red / Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
Interior Colors
Brown
E-Copper Exclusive / Terra Exclusive Dalbergia Brown
Gray
Giga Amido
White
Giga Ivory White
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Ceramic
White
Not available
Black
Ebony
