Car comparison

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840dvsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i

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

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BMW 8 Series (G15)

840d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

440i

326 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,097 km
    682 mi
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i

  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series (G15)840dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
Power
320hp239kW
326hp243kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,175kg4,795lb
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
70.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,097km682mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,341mm53in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,822mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,642mm65in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
68L
60L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840dBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440iPowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series (G15)840d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i5,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series (G15)840dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
17.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
320 hp
239 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
326 hp
243 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i has 6 hp more than BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
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 (G15)840d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d4.9 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i5.1 s

Although BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i has more power, BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i: 0.2 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 (G15)840d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i: 0.6 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 (G15)840d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
1,097 km
682 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
882 km
548 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
326 hp
243 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 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 (G15)840d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series (G15) 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 (G15)840d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series (G15)840dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
1,097 km
682 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
159 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 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 (G15) 840dBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d

  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 214 km (133 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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