Head to head
BMW i3 vs Ferrari 488 Spider
The BMW i3 is a compact electric hatchback (2013-2022). The Ferrari 488 Spider is a twin-turbo v8 convertible supercar.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| BMW i3 | Ferrari 488 Spider | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 125kW/135kW electric motor | 670PS (660hp) at 8,000rpm |
| Top speed | 93mph (150km/h), electronically limited | approx. 202mph |
| Battery | 42.2kWh (120Ah, later cars) | - |
| Range | up to 192 miles (309km) BEV (WLTP) | - |
| Kerb weight | from 1345kg | - |
| Engine | - | 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 |
| 0-60mph | - | 3.0 seconds |
| Seats | - | 2 |
Sources: BMW i3, Ferrari 488 Spider. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the i3 if...
BMW's first mass-production electric car, built on a bespoke carbon-fibre passenger cell. Specialist EV hire fleets still run i3s as a compact, characterful city car, distinct from the unrelated i3 saloon BMW launched under the same name in 2026.
Listed by
- Specialist Vehicle Hire - Portsmouth
Buy or hire the 488 Spider if...
An open-top V8 supercar hired for weddings, birthdays and other occasions where the noise and presence matter as much as the drive. Its folding hardtop makes it usable as a everyday-ish hire car in good weather, unlike a fixed-roof track special.
Listed by
- D.H.CULLEN Car Hire Specialists - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the BMW i3 and the Ferrari 488 Spider?
The BMW i3 is a compact electric hatchback (2013-2022); the Ferrari 488 Spider is a twin-turbo V8 convertible supercar.
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