Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430dvsBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)

430d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024
VS

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)

840i

333 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,157 km
    719 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430dBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Power
286hp213kW
333hp248kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
2,480kg5,467lb
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
71.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
18.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t132kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,157km719mi
Calculated
872km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
5,074mm200in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,401mm55in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
3,023mm119in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,671mm66in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
440L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
59L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430dBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i5,500-6,250 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430dBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
18.5 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
333 hp
248 kW

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i has 47 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
1,875 kg
4,134 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d5.1 s
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i5.1 s

Although BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i has more power, BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i: 2.7 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
1,157 km
719 mi
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
872 km
542 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
286 hp
213 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.1 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430dBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 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
1,157 km
719 mi
872 km
542 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430dBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 285 km (177 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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