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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840dvsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017 430d

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

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)

840d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,079 km
    671 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
Power
320hp239kW
258hp192kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,079km671mi
Calculated
1,056km656mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,082mm200in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,932mm76in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
3,023mm119in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,671mm66in
1,589mm63in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume-
445L
Max trunk volume
440L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
68L
57L
CO2 emissions
166g/km
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840dBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430dPowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
320 hp
239 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d has 62 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
1,615 kg
3,560 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d5.1 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d: 0.9 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
1,079 km
671 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
1,056 km
656 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
320 hp
239 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
5,082 mm
200.1 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.2 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
5,082 mm
200.1 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
1,079 km
671 mi
1,056 km
656 mi
CO2 score
166 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840dBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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