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2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster

Image Comparison

Compare images of 2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible and 2019 BMW i8 Roadster by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.

What is the main difference between 8 Series Convertible and i8 Roadster?

What we have here are two Convertibles from BMW with some differences, such as the powertrain, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster gets 7 more mpg. Also, there is a $41,900 difference in the base MSRP. The 2019 i8 Roadster has a higher starting price than the 2019 8 Series Convertible. In addition, the 8 Series Convertible has a slightly taller body than the i8 Roadster. And then, you'll seat two more passengers in the BMW 8 Series Convertible than in the BMW i8 Roadster. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and ground shadow size.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 4.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$121,400
$163,300
Engine
Engine
4.4 L/268
1.5 L/91 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
523 hp
369 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
17 MPG
68 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
26 MPG
70 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
20 MPG
69 MPGe
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.9 in
76.5 in
Length
Length
191.2 in
184.9 in
Height
Height
53 in
50.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.1 in
110.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
99.5 ft2
98.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.9 in
38.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.1 in
43.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.2 in
56.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
34.7 in
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
29.5 in
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
45.7 in
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Costs

2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible

2019 BMW i8 Roadster

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,500
$2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$939 (2019 BMW i8 Roadster)
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
$41,403
2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Front Left Comparison2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Front Left Comparison
2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Rear Right Comparison2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Rear Right Comparison
2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Dashboard Comparison2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Dashboard Comparison
2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Side Comparison2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Side Comparison
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