BMW i8 vs. Porsche Taycan
When comparing the BMW i8 to the Porsche Taycan, The Porsche Taycan has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW i8 versus the Porsche Taycan, the Porsche Taycan is a better car than the BMW i8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the BMW i8’s base engine makes 369 horsepower, and the Porsche Taycan base engine makes 522 horsepower. The i8 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 337 miles. The Taycan is rated to deliver an average of 68 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 253 miles. The i8 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the Taycan uses electricity.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
50.8%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$89,995 - $158,831
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
61.3%
BMW i8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Taycan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW i8 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 28Porsche Taycan Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
17 out of / 25Summary Review
Not yet available
Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
BMW i8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Porsche Taycan Trim Levels
4S, Turbo, Turbo S
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 / 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:
522 hp
Torque:
472 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.105 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:
68 / 71 / 69
Range (city/hwy):
253 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
79.2 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 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:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
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:
14.3 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:
4953 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
195.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R19
