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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017 440ivsBMW 8 Series (G15) 840i

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017

440i

326 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2021
VS

BMW 8 Series (G15)

840i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    932 km
    579 mi
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440iBMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
326hp243kW
340hp254kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,225kg4,905lb
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
70.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
811km504mi
Calculated
932km579mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,822mm111in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,592mm63in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
68L
CO2 emissions
172g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440iBMW 8 Series (G15) 840iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i5,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW8 Series (G15)840i5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440iBMW8 Series (G15)840i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
17.5 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.1 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i
326 hp
243 kW
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
340 hp
254 kW

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i has 14 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i and BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW8 Series (G15)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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
1,710 kg
3,770 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)Facelift 2017440i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)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

Although BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i has more power, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i 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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

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)Facelift 2017440i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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)Facelift 2017440i
811 km
504 mi
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
932 km
579 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i
326 hp
243 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i
Power
326 hp
243 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
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
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

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)Facelift 2017440i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i 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)Facelift 2017440i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440iBMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 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
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
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
Range score
811 km
504 mi
932 km
579 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440iBMW 8 Series (G15) 840i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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