2014 BMW 6-Series vs 2015 BMW i8

2014 BMW 6-Series

2015 BMW i8

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2-Door Conv 640i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
6 Series 2-Door Conv 640i RWD	20	30	$76,270	$82,900
6 Series 2-Door Conv 640i xDrive AWD	20	29	$79,030	$85,900
6 Series 2-Door Conv 650i RWD	17	25	$86,665	$94,200
6 Series 2-Door Conv 650i xDrive AWD	16	24	$89,425	$97,200
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 640i RWD	22	32	$69,370	$75,400
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 640i xDrive AWD	20	29	$72,130	$78,400
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 650i RWD	17	25	$79,765	$86,700
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 650i xDrive AWD	16	24	$82,525	$89,700
6 Series 4-Door Sedan 640i RWD Gran Coupe	20	30	$71,390	$77,600
6 Series 4-Door Sedan 640i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe	20	29	$74,150	$80,600
6 Series 4-Door Sedan 650i RWD Gran Coupe	17	25	$81,790	$88,900
6 Series 4-Door Sedan 650i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe	16	24	$84,550	$91,900
M6 2-Door Conv	14	20	$108,100	$117,500
M6 2-Door Coupe	14	20	$102,305	$111,200
M6 4-Door Gran Coupe	14	20	$105,800	$115,000

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
i8 2-Door Coupe	N/A	N/A	$126,080	$136,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$76,270

$126,080

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$82,900

$136,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1382 / month

$2275 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

No matter whether it's a coupe, convertible, or Gran Coupe, the 2014 BMW 6-Series covers soft and elegant as well as it does sharp and athletic.

The 2015 BMW i8 is a ground-breaking new sports coupe with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that delivers several driving personalities from which the driver can choose.

TCC Likes

Exceptionally quick
Gran Coupe's extra doors
Convertible has well-executed lid

Sleek coupe looks
Unparalleled fuel efficiency
Calm all-electric running in town

TCC Dislikes

The scales don't lie
Steering still feels artificial, but better
Head room isn't great, anywhere

Pricey for its performance
Interior hardly luxurious
Could suffer from nerd factor

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

30 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

56.7

Second Leg Room (in)

30.5

28.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

43.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

32.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

38.7

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.8

Length, Overall (in)

192.8

184.9

Height, Overall (in)

53.7

50.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

67.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.4

110.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

76.5

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6

4.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

11.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

40.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P215/45YR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P245/40YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4255

3455

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

330 @ 1400

420

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/182

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

315 @ 5800

357 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

28 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.68

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.56

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.51

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 6 Series

BMW i8

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.5

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