2016 BMW i8 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2016 BMW i8 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2016 BMW i8 specs
| Engine | 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo hybrid |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid |
| City | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Electric range | 531 km |
| CO₂ | 123 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.87 |
2016 BMW i8: every figure
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 |
| Charge at 240 V | 2 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 142 L (5 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,574 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 BMW i8
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (2), engine (1) and tires (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2016 BMW i8?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2016 BMW i8 for sale by us right now. Before buying the 2016 BMW i8, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the i8
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, engine and tires. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Engine and fuel
The 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo hybrid does the work, through a 6-speed automatic. It is a plug-in hybrid: it runs on electricity for a short distance, then on gas like a regular hybrid. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
Its combined rating is 8.3 L/100 km, which means roughly 25 litres for 300 km. It can cover about 531 km on electricity before switching to gas. For 1,000 km, budget about $128.70 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Practical details
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. For luggage, 142 litres means about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
A good match for
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
A longer test drive
A test week in the i8 tells you more than any review. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
The cost of driving it
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.87 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $128.70 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Ready when you are
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2016 BMW i8 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 BMW i8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 BMW i8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 BMW i8?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2016 BMW i8 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2016 BMW i8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2016 BMW i8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2574.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.