Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
28 City / 28 HWY
Horsepower
357
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ariana K
It has been dependable and efficient.
I like the feel of my vehicle and the drive is smooth. The AC is really cool and the brakes are smooth.
accountCircle Tony N
The vehicle is very good very comfortable and behaves excellently
My vehicle is in perfect condition works perfectly I have not had any inconvenience with the Excellent Vehicle
accountCircle anton C
Very nice luxury sports car.
There are no issues with my vehicle. It performs very well and is very nice. The interior is sleek and is comfortable, as well as modern. The dash is easy to navigate. The car itself drives very well and is very fun to ride as it is sort of seen as a sports car. One downside is that you get a lot of attention which can be annoying.
accountCircle GZ
Pleasure to drive
I leased for 2 years 2016 model and it's amazing car to drive everyday, it's efficient for city and regular driving and surprisingly fast for 1.5L 3 cylinder car. Real pleasure to drive, I drove it from LA to NYC in less then 3 days and it was amazing experience. During this 2 years all the maintenance was done and covered by BMW and I didn't have to pay a cent, as for reliability wise I think it's very reliable only problem I experienced was with low coolant error which was fixed by dealer and all it was a bubble in the hose even with that problem car never stopped working and never overheated, drove to the dealer without problem. I would highly recommend this car and I would buy it again for sure!
accountCircle Seth S
It is electric and it doesn't need gas.
It is my dream car and it's very nice. It is very fast and comfortable. And it looks awesome. It is the future of all cars and BMW has done a very good job.
accountCircle Zach S
Turbocharged hybrid i6 engine.
Fast, sleek and affordable. I drive the car every day and it's my daily. Blacked out on rims. I recommend you buy this vehicle. Is a hybrid and it is turbocharged. It's faster than a good majority of sports cars. If you are looking for a fun weekend cruiser this is definitely the choice you may want to consider.
accountCircle Jacky B
BMW i8, I energy efficient exotic sports car.
Highs outside-the-box design, comfortable enough for daily use, feels light and quick. Lows the opposite of practical, not as quick as it looks, too much plastic bits in the interior. Verdict the i8 is a flashy and fuel-efficient alternative to legitimately exotic sports cars.
accountCircle Joe P
Fast and really accurates
It's really a nice car for an affordable price

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Carrie M
I love the weight of my car. It hugs the road and I feel safe in it.
Most of the problems are with mechanical work. It is hard to work on a more expensive than other similar models. But it does last for a long time if you take care of it and oil changes are not that bad. The filter is easy to access but you have to be extremely careful about jack placement.
accountCircle Triona C
BMW i8 2016. Leather seats. 228 horsepower.
My car is very comfortable and I love the interior and the hybrid plug in. My car is very effective. The 2016 BMW i8 is a sporty plug-in hybrid with the sleek shape of a supercar. The magic happens by way of a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline three-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack. This dynamic team cranks out 357 horsepower and channels it to all four wheels.

BMW i8 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2dr Cpe
357 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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2016 BMW i8 Owner Reviews

4.29
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5 stars 43%
4 stars 43%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Carrie M on March 26, 2021
I love the weight of my car. It hugs the road and I feel safe in it.
Most of the problems are with mechanical work. It is hard to work on a more expensive than other similar models. But it does last for a long time if you take care of it and oil changes are not that bad. The filter is easy to access but you have to be extremely careful about jack placement.
accountCircle GZ on March 1, 2021
Pleasure to drive
I leased for 2 years 2016 model and it's amazing car to drive everyday, it's efficient for city and regular driving and surprisingly fast for 1.5L 3 cylinder car. Real pleasure to drive, I drove it from LA to NYC in less then 3 days and it was amazing experience. During this 2 years all the maintenance was done and covered by BMW and I didn't have to pay a cent, as for reliability wise I think it's very reliable only problem I experienced was with low coolant error which was fixed by dealer and all it was a bubble in the hose even with that problem car never stopped working and never overheated, drove to the dealer without problem. I would highly recommend this car and I would buy it again for sure!

Ranks #18 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2016 BMW i8 has an average owner rating of 4.47 out of 5 which ranks it #18 of 28 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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5
2
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4.84
18
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4.29

Ranks #16 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2016 BMW i8 has a combined MPG of 42 which ranks it #16 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1
car
137 MPG
2
Tie
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126 MPG
16
Tie
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28 MPG

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Safety & Reliability

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