Audi A8 L vs BMW i8 Roadster Comparison

Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Power	310 hp	374 hp
Torque	440 Nm	320 Nm
Acceleration	5.9 s	--
Top Speed	250 kmph	250 kmph
Engine Displacement	--	1499 cc

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	520 L	88 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	82 L	30 L
Front Headroom	993 mm	--
Rear Headroom	994 mm	--
Front Tread	1644 mm	1644 mm
Rear Tread	1635 mm	1721 mm
Kerb Weight	1955 kg	1670 kg
Length	5265 mm	4689 mm
Width	2111 mm	1942 mm
Height	1471 mm	1291 mm
Wheel Base	3122 mm	2800 mm
No Of Doors	4	2
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	2 Seats
Gross Weight	--	1595 kg
Ground Clearance	--	117 mm
Turning Radius	--	6.15 m

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventillated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Drums	Discs
Front Suspension	Air Suspension	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Air Suspension	Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--

Engine Details

Engine	3.0 L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC	1.5 L
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	6	3
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	--	9.5:1

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Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	19 Inch	20 Inch
Tyre Size	255/45 R19	195/50 R20
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R19	R20

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	--

Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	No
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	--
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	--
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	--
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	No
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	No
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	--
Trunk Light	--	Yes

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Spoiler	No	No
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	Yes	--
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	--

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	No
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	--	No
Folding Table Rear	--	No
Foldable Rear Seat	--	No

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