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2020 BMW i8 dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

184.9in long

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184.9 in long110.2 in wheelbase50.8 intall87.3 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 36 coupes (2020).

Dimensions by trim

2020 BMW i8: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
AWD184.9 in77.0 in87.3 in50.8 in110.2 in4.6 in40.4 ft
Roadster AWD184.9 in77.0 in87.3 in50.7 in110.2 in4.6 in40.4 ft
2020 BMW i8: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
AWD3,501 lb
Roadster AWD3,671 lb
2020 BMW i8: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
AWD5.0 cu ft4.7 cu ft81.0 cu ft43.1 in28.0 in38.7 in32.0 in
Roadster AWD5.0 cu ft2.3 cu ft81.0 cu ft43.1 in28.0 in38.7 in32.0 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,501 lb
Kilograms
1,588 kg
US tons
1.8 tons

AWD. All trims: 3,501 lb to 3,671 lb.

Heavier than 49% of 36 coupes (2020).

Garage fit

2020 BMW i8 in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes79.1 in33.5 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes103.1 in45.5 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes55.1 in81.5 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes103.1 in105.5 in
2020 BMW i8 through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes8.7 in33.2 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes20.7 in33.2 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 87.3 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 79.1 in spare length. 33.5 in each side.
  • Door: 20.7 in spare width. 33.2 in above the roof.

Size class

Mid-size coupe.

Longer than 69% of 36 coupes (2020).

Median of 36 coupes (2020): 180.3 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 5.0 cu ft. More than 12% of 18 coupes (2020).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2020 BMW i8 and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs i8Cargo, seats upvs i8
Aston Martin DB11186.6 in+1.7 in9.5 cu ft+4.5 cu ft
Ferrari SF90185.4 in+0.5 inN/AN/A
Lexus RC185.0 inabout the same10.4 cu ft+5.4 cu ft
Lexus RC-F185.0 inabout the sameN/AN/A
BMW i8184.9 in-5.0 cu ft-
INFINITI Q60184.4 in-0.5 in8.7 cu ft+3.7 cu ft
Acura NSX176.0 in-8.9 in3.9 cu ft-1.1 cu ft
Aston Martin Vantage175.8 in-9.1 inN/AN/A
Polestar 1108.5 in-76.4 in4.0 cu ft-1.0 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

AWD.

Front legroom
43.1 inMore than 58% of 25 coupes (2020).
Rear legroom
28.0 inMore than 24% of 18 coupes (2020).
Front headroom
38.7 inMore than 75% of 25 coupes (2020).
Rear headroom
32.0 inLowest of 19 coupes (2020).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked