2020 BMW i8 Roadster vs. 2018 Porsche 911 Convertible

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between i8 Roadster and 911 Convertible?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, model year, market segment, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $59,900 difference in the base MSRP. The 2020 BMW i8 Roadster, a newer vehicle by two model years, has a higher starting price than the 2018 Porsche 911 Convertible. Also, the 2018 911 Convertible has a more powerful engine and gets 4.5 mpg less than the 2020 i8 Roadster. In addition, the i8 Roadster has a slightly larger body than the 911 Convertible. And then, you'll seat two more passengers in the Porsche 911 Convertible than in the BMW i8 Roadster. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Man, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$163,300
$103,400
Engine
Engine
1.5 L/91 + Electric Motor
3.0L Flat-6 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
369 hp
370 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
68 MPGe
20 - 22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
70 MPGe
28 - 29 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
69 MPGe
23 - 24 MPG
Width
Width
77.9 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.5 in
71.2 - 74.0 in
Length
Length
184.9 in
177.1 - 178.3 in
Height
Height
50.7 in
50.7 - 50.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.2 in
96.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.2 ft2
87.6 - 91.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
-
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
-
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.7 in
-
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
-
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
-
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
-
-

Costs

2020 BMW i8 Roadster

2018 Porsche 911 Convertible

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600
$2,900 - $3,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$1,445 (2020 BMW i8 Roadster)
$1,359 (2018 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$4,999
$10,000
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$59,619
$61,824 - $62,224
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