BMW i8 Specifications & MPG Data
2015–2020 model years7 variantsUp to 28 MPG combined
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
View details →Engine Specifications
Engine Specs for every year and trim
View details →Annual Fuel Cost
Fuel Cost for every year and trim
View details →Transmission Specifications
Transmission for every year and trim
View details →Drivetrain & Drive Type
Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Electric Range & Charging Time
EV Range for every year and trim
View details →BMW i8 Generations
Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.
| Years | Variants | Engines | Drive | Class | Best MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | 4 | 1.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Subcompact Cars, Two Seaters | 27 |
| 2015–2017 | 3 | 1.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Subcompact Cars | 28 |
BMW i8 — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 · 1.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 29 | 27 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 · 1.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 29 | 27 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 · 1.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 29 | 27 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 · 1.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 29 | 27 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 · 1.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 28 | 29 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 · 1.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 28 | 29 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 · 1.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 28 | 29 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |