Compare BMW i8 [2014] vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Lexus ES

i8 [2014] vs 2 Series Gran Coupe vs ES Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	-	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	-	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	-	Remote	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	-	Digital	Analogue - Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	-	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	-	Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	-	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	-	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	-	Digital	Analogue
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	-	Digital	Digital

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	-	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	-	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	-	6	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	-	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	-	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	-	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	-	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	-	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	-	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	-	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	-	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	-	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	-	8 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	-	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	-	With Cup Holder	With Audio controls & Cup holder
  Headrests	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	-	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	-	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	-	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	-	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	-	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	-	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	-	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	-	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	-	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	-	Intelligent	Intelligent
  Daytime Running Lights	-	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	-	LED	LED,LED
  Tail Light	-	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	-	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	-	Oyster / Black , Black	Topas Brown / Dark Brown, Rich Cream / Dark Brown
  Lights inside Cabin	-	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	-	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	-	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	-	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	Unlimited	100000
  Battery Warranty (Years)	-	Not Applicable	8
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	Not Applicable	160000

i8 [2014] vs 2 Series Gran Coupe vs ES Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
  Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	7.1	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	14.82	22.5
  Driving Range (km)	-	741	1129
  Engine	-	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	-	2.0L Twin power turbo	2.5L A25A-FXS I4
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	-	177 bhp @ 5100 rpm	176 bhp @ 5700 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	-	280 Nm @ 1350-4600 rpm	221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm
  Peak Engine Performance	-	-	215 bhp
  Electric Motor	-	-	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
  Peak Motor Performance	-	-	118 bhp @ 88 rpm, 202 Nm
  Battery	-	-	1.6 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 244.8 Volt, 46.5 kg Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
  Turbo / SuperCharger	-	Turbocharged	No
  Drivetrain	-	FWD	FWD
  Others	-	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
  Emission Standard	-	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	-	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.7	5.9
  Suspension - Front	-	Single-joint Spring Strut Axle	MacPherson Strut
  Suspension - Rear	-	Multi-link Axle with Separate Spring and Damper	Trailing-arm Double-wishbone
  Wheels Type	-	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	-	225 / 45 R17	235 / 45 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	-	225 / 45 R17	235 / 45 R18
  Spare Wheel	-	Alloy	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	430	454
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	-	50	50
  Passenger Capacity	-	5	5
  Length (mm)	-	4526	4975
  Width (mm)	-	2081	1865
  Height (mm)	-	1420	1445
  Wheelbase (mm)	-	2670	2870
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	152	150
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1505	1680
  No of Seating Rows	-	2	2
  No of Doors	-	4	4

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i8 [2014] vs 2 Series Gran Coupe vs ES User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	5/5 3 Ratings 2 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior	-
	-	4.5 Interior	-
	-	4.5 Ride Quality	-