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      11-05-2013, 10:08 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by Kabrich View Post
Bloomberg Europe just did a very extensive side by side comparison of The BMW i8 to the Tesla S. Matt Miller did the reporting.

BMW i8
$136k Base PRice
0-60 4.4 seconds
Combined 362 HP Hybrid Engine

Telsa S
$82.4k Base Price
0-60 3.9 seconds
416 HP All Electric Engine in Top of line model

Noted Tesla is $50k less

BMW more aggressive in style and stance, with BMW claiming it is more performance oriented.

BMW's rear engine dashes any hope of getting full size people in the rear seats. Tesla has optional seating for 7, a fully usable trunk and a front storage area.

"Bottom line, the BMW i8 is better looking,but unless you feel like spending more money on something that is not as fast, not as fuel efficient, not as family friendly, Telsa remains the undefeated champion of expensive electric cars."
Hardly extensive! He's basically made his comparison by looking at a spec sheet and a picture.

He also calls the i8 a super car and refers to the M1 also... so I can't help but think he's maybe not quite grasped the point if the i8
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