BMW i8 vs. Lamborghini Aventador
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW i8 and Lamborghini Aventador 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 Lamborghini Aventador.
When we compare the BMW i8's and the Lamborghini Aventador's specifications and ratings, the BMW i8 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Lamborghini Aventador has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW i8's and the Lamborghini Aventador's specifications and ratings, the Lamborghini Aventador is a better car than the BMW i8.
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 Lamborghini Aventador loses 19.6 percent of its value. This means the Lamborghini Aventador retains 27.8 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 Lamborghini Aventador base engine makes 730 horsepower. The i8 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 337 miles. The Aventador is rated to deliver an average of 11 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 338 miles.This gives the BMW i8 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lamborghini Aventador the advantage in maximum range. The i8 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the Aventador uses premium unleaded.
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:
417826
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
320505
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
96950 - 1650000
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:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
782760
Price Range:
499568 - 899994
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
263658
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
80535 - 782760
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5339
# Good or Great Deals:
0
BMW i8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lamborghini Aventador Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 Lamborghini Aventador
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:
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:
4.984785589443498
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.7 - 5.0
BMW i8 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
29 out of / 37Lamborghini Aventador Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW i8 Trim Levels
Base
Lamborghini Aventador Trim Levels
LP 740-4 S, LP 770-4 SVJ
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
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
730 hp @ 8400 rpm
Torque:
509 foot-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.210 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:
6.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
9 / 15 / 11
Range (city/hwy):
203 / 338 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
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
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:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3472 lbs
Width:
89.2 inches
Height:
44.7 inches
Length:
188.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 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:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/30ZR20
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
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Brown
Not available
Gray
Grigio Adamas Matt Finish / Grigio Antares Metallic / Grigio Estoque Metallic / Grigio Lynx Metallic / Grigio Telesto Pearl / Grigio Titans Matt Finish
White
Balloon White Pearl / Bianco Canopus Matt Finish / Bianco Isis
Black
Marrone Apus Matt Finish / Nero Alderbaran / Nero Nemesis Matt Finish / Nero Pegaso Metallic
Blue
Azzurro Thetys Metallic / Blu Aegir Pearl / Blu Caelum Ad Personam Metallic / Blu Cepheus Ad Personam Pearl / Blu Fontus Metallic / Blu Glauco / Blu Hera Metallic / Blu Nereid Metallic / Blu Nethuns Ad Personam Metallic / Blu Nila Glittered / Blu Sideris Special Metallic
Gold
Oro Elios Ad Personam Metallic
Green
Verde Ermes Metallic / Verde Ithaca Pearl / Verde Mantis Pearl Effect / Verde Scandal
Orange
Arancio Argos Pearl / Arancio Atlas Pearl
Purple
Viola Pasifae Pearl
Red
Rosso Bia Glittered / Rosso Efesto Ad Personam Metallic / Rosso Leto Metallic / Rosso Mars Metallic
Yellow
Giallo Evros / Giallo Horus Matt Finish / Giallo Spica / Giallo Tenerife Pearl
Interior Colors
Brown
E-Copper Exclusive / Terra Exclusive Dalbergia Brown
Gray
Giga Amido
White
Giga Ivory White
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Brown
Marrone Elpis / Terra Dirce / Terra Emilia / Terra Semele
Gray
Not available
White
Nero Ade with Bianco Leda
Beige
Sabbia Nefertem
Black
Nero Ade / Nero Ade with Arancio Dryope / Nero Ade with Giallo Taurus
Blue
Nero Ade with Blu Amon
Green
Nero Ade with Verde Faunus
Orange
Nero Ade with Arancio Leonis
Red
Nero Ade with Rosso Alala
