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Eco Titans Face Off: Compare the 2019 BMW i8 to the 2019 Tesla Model S

When the Tesla Model S first arrived on the scene, it made waves across the industry as one of the faster and longest-ranging electric vehicles on the market. However, it came out around the same time as the stunning BMW i8, a luxury PHEV with sharp styling and incredible performance. With both models now in their 2019 MY, it's time to see how they square off.

Compare these two incredible hybrid-electric supercars:

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2019 BMW i8 vs 2019 Tesla Model S

  • The BMW i8 is available in both two-door coupe and roadster body styles--both configurations stand out anywhere, with signature and aggressive styling
  • The 2019 Tesla Model S is only available as a four-door sedan--and while its design is undeniably attractive, it can be easily mistaken for any other well-developed sedan on the road
  • The 2019 BMW i8 starts at $147,500 for coupe models
  • The 2019 Tesla Model S starts at $78,000 for the entry-level model; well-equipped performance models start at $135,000
  • The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid supercar, meaning that you can choose whether to drive on electric or gas power
  • Power for the 2019 BMW i8 comes from a 1.5-liter three-cylinder twin-turbo engine paired to an electric motor--it's good for a combined 369 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque
  • The Model S is a full EV, and while its range is impressive, you don't have the option of switching to gas power in a pinch
  • Power for the 2019 Tesla Model S comes from a pair of electric motors--Tesla doesn't rate its motors by horsepower/torque anymore, so we'll compare just by acceleration
  • 0 - 60 time for both the Model S 75D sedan and the BMW i8 coupe is just 4.2 seconds
  • Both cars feature a model-specific all-wheel-drive system for optimized performance and all-wheel control in a variety of conditions