BMW i8 vs McLaren 570S
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 McLaren 570S
Overview
| Spec | BMW i8Base | McLaren 570SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW i8Base | McLaren 570SBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $147,500 (best) | $192,500 |
| Lowest listing price | $96,890 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $96,890 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $96,890 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW i8Base | McLaren 570SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| Combined MPGe | 69 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 18 mi (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 3 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 11.1 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | BMW i8Base | McLaren 570SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 369 hp | 562 hp (best) |
| Torque | 420 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW i8Base | McLaren 570SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 4.7 cu ft (best) | — |
| Payload | 620 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,501 lbs | 2,895 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in (best) | — |
| Length | 184.9 in (best) | 178.3 in |
| Width | 76.5 in (best) | — |
| Height | 50.8 in (best) | 47.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW i8Base | McLaren 570SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | 1 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW i8 | McLaren 570S |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $147,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $192,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $163,300 MSRP | Base $208,800 MSRP |
Live inventory
BMW i8 vs McLaren 570S FAQ
- Which is better: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 McLaren 570S?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 BMW i8 vs 2020 McLaren 570S on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 McLaren 570S?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 BMW i8 starts lower at $147,500. Live BMW i8 listings start at $96,890.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 McLaren 570S?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (147,500).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 McLaren 570S?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 McLaren 570S?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 McLaren 570S?
- The 2020 McLaren 570S leads on horsepower in this comparison (562).
- Which has better seats: 2020 BMW i8 or 2020 McLaren 570S?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on seats in this comparison (4).