Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240ivsBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

M240i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2025
VS

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)

840d

340 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    374 hp
    279 kW
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Power
374hp279kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,600kg5,732lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
591km367mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
5,074mm200in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,401mm55in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
3,023mm119in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,671mm66in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
440L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240iBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i5,500-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
18.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 kW
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
340 hp
254 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i has 34 hp more than BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
1,995 kg
4,398 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i4.3 s
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: 2.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
591 km
367 mi
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
340 hp
254 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Power
374 hp
279 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
Range score
591 km
367 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240iBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 528 km (328 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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