2019 BMW i8 Coupe vs. 2019 Tesla Model 3

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What is the main difference between i8 Coupe and Model 3?

Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as body structure, powertrain, starting price, fuel economy, market segment, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a significant difference between body structures and exterior dimensions. The 2019 BMW i8 is a Coupe, while the 2019 Tesla Model 3 is a Sedan. It is also slightly larger. Also, the 2019 i8 Coupe is more fuel efficient; it gets 96 more mpg than the 2019 Model 3. In addition, the Model 3 is priced $103,500 lower compared to the base MSRP of the i8 Coupe. And then, you'll seat one more passenger in the Tesla Model 3 than in the BMW i8 Coupe.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$147,500
$44,000
Engine
Engine
1.5 L/91 + Electric Motor
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
369 hp
N/A hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
68 MPGe
120 - 136 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
70 MPGe
112 - 123 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
69 MPGe
116 - 130 MPGe
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.5 in
72.8 in
Length
Length
184.9 in
184.8 in
Height
Height
50.8 in
56.4 - 56.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.2 in
113.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.2 ft2
93.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
42.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.7 in
56.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
32.4 in
37.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
28.2 in
35.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.6 in
54 in

Costs

2019 BMW i8 Coupe

2019 Tesla Model 3

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600
$550 - $600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$789 (2019 BMW i8 Coupe)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$4,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$36,003
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