BMW I8 Fuel Consumption: All Variants Available

BMW I8 fuel economy details are summarised below for this Large Sports. Official city and highway consumption figures were not available in our internal listing data for this model, so this page focuses on fuel tank capacity, engine and powertrain details across 1 generation. Real-world consumption always varies with traffic, driving style and load.

Current Generation — Previous Generation (2014-2020)

The 2014-2020 BMW I8 has a 30–32 L fuel tank. Official city/highway consumption figures were not available in our internal data for this generation.

Fuel Economy Snapshot

City consumption≈ 2.0–9.0 L/100km (PHEV, depends on charge)
Highway consumption≈ 5.0–8.0 L/100km (real-world)
Combined consumption1.8–2.1 L/100km (PHEV NEDC)
Fuel tank30 L
Engine1,499 cc
Fuel typePHEV

Official 1.8–2.1 L/100km NEDC PHEV combined (assumes charged). Petrol-dominant real-world: ~7–9 L/100km. City 2.0–9.0 depending on EV battery. Source: BMW press, drive.com.au.

City vs Highway by Engine / Variant

VariantEngineFuelTransmissionCityHighway
CoupeTurbo IntercooledPETROL6-speed automaticNot availableNot available
RoadsterTurbo IntercooledPETROL6-speed automaticNot availableNot available
Edrive (Plug-In Hybrid)Turbo Direct F/INJPETROL5-speed automaticNot availableNot available

Per-variant figures aggregated from Mudah.my internal listings. "Not available" indicates no consumption data was recorded for that variant.

Estimated Driving Range

Fuel tank30 L
Estimated city range≈ N/A (PHEV — depends on charge state)

On a full charge + full tank: up to ~700 km total claimed range. Petrol-only mode ~710 km (30 L at 4.2 L/100km petrol-only). PHEV combined misleadingly low (1.8–2.1) if rarely charged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW I8?
The BMW i8 PHEV officially returns 1.8–2.1 L/100km under the NEDC cycle, but this assumes a freshly charged battery. Running on petrol only, real-world consumption is closer to 7–9 L/100km.
Is the BMW I8 fuel efficient?
On electric power it's very efficient; the hybrid delivers genuine emissions-free urban driving for around 37 km per charge. The key is charging regularly.
How big is the BMW I8 fuel tank?
The BMW i8 Coupe has a small 30 L petrol tank. BMW claimed up to 700 km of total range combining a full charge and full tank.
What fuel type does the BMW I8 use?
The BMW I8 runs on petrol.
Where can I find BMW I8 for sale on Mudah.my?
Browse current BMW I8 listings across Malaysia on Mudah.my — filter by variant, year, mileage and location to find the right one near you.