BMW i8 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift

Last Updated: August 19, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Swift price starts at Rs. 5.84 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.24 Crore cheaper than the base variant of BMW i8, priced at Rs. 3.30 Crore. In terms of mileage, the i8 offers a claimed 47.45 kmpl, while the Swift delivers 24.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the i8 uses a 1499cc engine producing 228bhp@5800rpm and the Swift a 1197cc engine producing 80.46bhp@5700rpm. If you're deciding between the i8 and Swift, the i8 is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Swift stands out for affordability.

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i8 vs Swift Comparison Summary

Specification BMW i8Maruti Suzuki Swift
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.30 CroreRs. 5.84 Lakh
Mileage 47.45 kmpl24.8 kmpl
Engine 1499 cc1197 cc
Max power 228bhp@5800rpm80.46bhp@5700rpm
Top speed 250 Km/hNot Available

i8 vs Swift Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW i8 SpyderMaruti Swift LXi
Rating
1 review
165 reviews
Brand Name BMW Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.30 Crore Rs. 5.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 1197 cc
Body Type Coupe,Hybrids HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 228bhp@5800rpm 80.46bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6 Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Maruti Suzuki Swift Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 47.45 Kmpl 24.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/50 R20 165/80 R14
Boot Space 154 Liters 265 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 11,295 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 34,244 Swift Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
1197 cc
Engine Type
Hybrid Engine
Z12E
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
228bhp@5800rpm
80.46bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@3700rpm
111.7Nm@4300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6 Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
Not Available
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1560 Kg
920 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
42 Liters
37 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
47.45 Kmpl
24.8 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Adaptive
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Adaptive
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
6.15 metres
4.8 m
Tyre Size
195/50 R20
165/80 R14
Wheel Size
Not Available
14
Alloy Wheel Size
20
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Surface Of Gear Selector Switch in Ziroconium Oxide Ceramic,Black, Floor Mats With Leather Border in Black and With Contrast Stitching in BMW i Blue, Engine Cover Leather Covered Black, Door Sill Finisher With Designation i8,Surface in Amido Metallic,Laser Coated, All Brake Calipers Painted in Black High Gloss With Blue Spider and BMW I Designation, Door Sill Trim Cover in Carbon Styling, Instrumental Panel With Leather Trim In Exclusive Natural Leather, Headliner Anthracite, Storage Compartment Package
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
2
5
Doors
2
5
Boot Space
154 Liters
265 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Automatic Anti Dazzle Function, Heat Protection Glazing, Locking Wheel Bolts
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Not Available
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Optional
Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes
Antenna
No
Micropole
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Length*Width*Height
4689*2218*1291 mm3
3860*1735*1520 mm3
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
117 mm
163 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
"iDrive Touch controller with handwriting recognition with 26cm full colour display and integrated hard drive for maps and audio files, HiFi loudspeaker system Harman Kardon (360 W, 11 loudspeakers), Extended bluetooth with audio streaming, voice control, office functions and contact photo display, BMW Apps, "
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Driver Side Foot Rest
USB Charger
Front
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
No
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Yes
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
No
Yes
Battery Saver
No
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
No
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
BMW Apps, Digital Instrumental Cluster With 22cm Full Colour Display, Hi Fi Loudspeaker, I Drive Touch Controller With Handwriting Recognition With 26cm Full Colour Display and Integrated Hard Drive For Maps and Audio Files, 3D Maps
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
No
Not Available
Internal Storage
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
11
Not Available
Rear Entertainment System
No
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
3
Android Auto
Not Available
No
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
No
Bluetooth
Not Available
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Driver Side Foot Rest
No of Tweeter
Not Available
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Sport
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Yes
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
Not Available
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
DVD Playback
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
No
Speakers Rear
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Yes
Not Available
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Moon Roof
No
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
No
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
Not Available
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Child Safety Lock
No
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
No
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

grossWeight
Not Available
1355 kg

Warranty Time
Not Available
2 Years
Warranty Distance
Not Available
40000 Kms

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW i8
  • Futuristic design, performance, technology
Maruti Suzuki Swift
  • Cool and sporty looking
  • New engine promises more efficiency
  • Larger touch screen and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 6 airbags, hill-hold assist and other safety features are standard
BMW i8
  • Price
Maruti Suzuki Swift
  • Still not as premium on the inside as rivals like the Grand i10 Nios
  • Priced close to larger and more premium rivals like the Hyundai i20 and stable mate, the Baleno
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Which car is best between BMW i8 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
As per the users experiences BMW i8 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Swift is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper BMW i8 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
The Maruti Suzuki Swift is cheaper than BMW i8 by ₹3.24 Crore.
Which car has better mileage BMW i8 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
The BMW i8 delivers better mileage 47.45 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW i8 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
For the Spyder version, 1499 cc Petrol engine of i8 produces 228bhp@5800rpm of power and 320Nm@3700rpm of torque. Whereas for the LXi version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Swift produces 80.46bhp@5700rpm of power and 111.7Nm@4300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW i8 has better performance.

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