Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440ivsBMW 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 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

440i

326 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016
VS

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)

840d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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 highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d

  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,079 km
    671 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440iBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Power
326hp243kW
320hp239kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
1,079km671mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
5,082mm200in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,389mm55in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
3,023mm119in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,671mm66in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
-
Max trunk volume
1,300L
440L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
68L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
166g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440iBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i5,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm5,750 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
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440iBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.2 s
2.1 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
176 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
326 hp
243 kW
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
320 hp
239 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i has 6 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 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
1,925 kg
4,244 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 Gran Coupe (F36)440i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i5.1 s
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d5.1 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i: 0.5 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 Gran Coupe (F36)440i
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
882 km
548 mi
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
1,079 km
671 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
326 hp
243 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
320 hp
239 kW
5.1 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
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
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

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 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
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

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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)440iBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840d
Power
326 hp
243 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
882 km
548 mi
1,079 km
671 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
166 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440iBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 440i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840d

  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 197 km (122 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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