BMW i8 Roadster vs Lexus LC Comparison

Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1499 cc	3456 cc
Power	374 hp	295 hp
Torque	320 Nm	350 Nm
Top Speed	250 kmph	250 kmph
Secondary Engine Max Power	--	177 hp
Secondary Engine Max Torque	--	300 Nm
Acceleration	--	5.0 s
RPM At Max Power	--	6600 RPM
RPM At Max Torque	--	5100 RPM

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	88 L	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	30 L	82 L
Front Tread	1644 mm	--
Rear Tread	1721 mm	--
Kerb Weight	1670 kg	1980 kg
Gross Weight	1595 kg	--
Length	4689 mm	4770 mm
Width	1942 mm	1920 mm
Height	1291 mm	1345 mm
Wheel Base	2800 mm	2870 mm
Ground Clearance	117 mm	140 mm
Turning Radius	6.15 m	5.4 m
No Of Doors	2	2
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	4 Seats

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Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	6-Speed	--
Drive Type	--	RWD

Suspension & Brakes

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

Engine Details

Engine	1.5 L	3.5L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	--
No Of Cylinders	3	6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	--
Battery Type	--	Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage	--	310.8 V
Number Of Motors	--	1
Cells and Modules	--	84 Cells
Motor Type	--	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Secondary Engine Fuel Type	--	Electric

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Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	21 Inch
Tyre Size	195/50 R20	245/40 RF21
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Wheel Size	R20	RF21
Spare Tyre Size	--	245/40 RF21
Spare Tyre Material	--	Alloy

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
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
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	No	--
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	No
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes
Curtain Airbags	--	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Rear Camera	--	Yes
Park Assist	--	No
Downhill Assist Control	--	No
Electric Parking Brake	--	Yes
Blind Spot monitor	--	No
Lane Departure Warning System	--	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	--	No
Speed Sensing Door Locks	--	Yes

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Security

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	No	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	No
Rear Reading Lamp	No	--
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	--	Yes
Air Quality Control	--	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Ventilated Front Seats	--	Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats	--	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	--	Yes
Central Console Armrest	--	Yes
Bottle Holder	--	Yes
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	No
Head-Up Display	--	Yes
Wireless Charger	--	Yes

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Exterior

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	--
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Spoiler	No	--
Sun Roof	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Rear Window Washer	--	No
Daytime Running Lights	--	LED LED
Taillight Type	--	LED LED
Headlamps Washer	--	Yes
Moon Roof	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD 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	No
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Display Size	--	12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	--	Yes
Audio System	--	Mark Levinson Mark Levinson
DVD Player	--	Yes
No Of Speakers	--	13 13
Navigation System	--	Yes

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Interior

Ambient Light	--	Yes
Sun Visors	--	Yes

Instrumentation

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

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	8-Way Driver & Front Passenger 8-Way Driver & Front Passenger
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	No	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	--
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	No	No
Heated Seats - Front	--	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	--	Yes
Seat Upholstery	--	Leather Leather

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