2015 BMW i8 vs 2014 Porsche 911 - The Car Connection

2015 BMW i8

2014 Porsche 911

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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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2-Door Convertible Carrera

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera	19	27	N/A	$96,200
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera 4	19	26	N/A	$102,930
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera 4S	18	26	N/A	$117,530
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera S	19	27	N/A	$110,800
911 2-Door Convertible Turbo	17	24	N/A	$160,700
911 2-Door Convertible Turbo S	17	24	N/A	$193,900
911 2-Door Coupe 50th Anniversary Edition	N/A	N/A	N/A	$124,100
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera	19	27	N/A	$84,300
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera 4	19	27	N/A	$91,030
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera 4S	18	26	N/A	$105,630
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera S	19	27	N/A	$98,900
911 2-Door Coupe GT3	15	20	N/A	$130,400
911 2-Door Coupe Turbo	17	24	N/A	$148,300
911 2-Door Coupe Turbo S	17	24	N/A	$181,100
911 2-Door Targa 4	18	26	N/A	$101,600
911 2-Door Targa 4S	18	26	N/A	$116,200

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Invoice Price

$126,080

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$136,500

$96,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2275 / month

$1603 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

The 2014 Porsche 911 range spans a broad spectrum, but somehow manages to hit exactly the right marks at each point, balancing performance, features, and practicality almost perfectly.

TCC Likes

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

Performance ranges from great to fantastic
Modern take on classic good looks
Comfortable, quiet interior

TCC Dislikes

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

Electric power steering feel isn't quite 100%
Can get expensive in a hurry
Rear seat is cramped

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

19 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

Second Head Room (in)

32.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

Second Leg Room (in)

28.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.8

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

110.2

96.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.5

71.2

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

60.3

Length, Overall (in)

184.9

176.8

Height, Overall (in)

50.8

51.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.1

16.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

36.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40YR20

P285/35YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45YR20

P235/40YR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3455

3197

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 11

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 7.5

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

1.5 L/91

3.4 L/210

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

357 @ 5800

350 @ 7400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3

Premium Unleaded H-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

420

287 @ 5600

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

28 (Est)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.55

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.08

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

3.55

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

2.29

Trans Order Code

487

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.30

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.88

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.46

3.91

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.68

3.44

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW i8

Porsche 911

Body Style

Coupe

Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

450

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

Emissions

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

8.2

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