BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)
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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017 440i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017
440i
Comparison overview
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i
- Lightest1,615 kg3,560 lb
- Best power-to-weight202 hp/t151 kW/t5.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions159 g/km
- Best estimated range882 km548 mi
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best economy score89/100
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.9 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful340 hp254 kW
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Best overall score70/100
- Best performance score71/100
- Best practicality score67/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340hp254kW | 326hp243kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 450Nm332lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,855kg4,090lb | 1,615kg3,560lb |
| Gross weight | 2,480kg5,467lb | 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 | 72.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 69.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9s | 5.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.7s Calculated | 17.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7s Calculated | 4.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.1s Calculated | 13.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb Calculated | 202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated | 279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 872km542mi Calculated | 882km548mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in |
| Length | 5,082mm200in | 4,640mm183in |
| Width | 1,932mm76in | 1,825mm72in |
| Height | 1,407mm55in | 1,389mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 3,023mm119in | 2,810mm111in |
| Front track | 1,627mm64in | 1,545mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,671mm66in | 1,592mm63in |
| Ground clearance | - | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | - | 480L |
| Max trunk volume | 440L | 1,300L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 68L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | 179g/km | 159g/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) 840i: Power / Torque
- BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,600-4,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 5,500 rpm | 1,380-5,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17.7 s | 17.8 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 | 13.1 s | 13.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 175 km/h 109 mph | 176 km/h 109 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | 340 hp 254 kW |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 326 hp 243 kW |
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 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 Gran Coupe (G16) 840i: 14 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | 1,855 kg 4,090 lb |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | 4.9 s |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 5.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i: 1.0 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | 183 hp/t 137 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 202 hp/t 151 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | 872 km 542 mi |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 882 km 548 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | 340 hp 254 kW | 4.9 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i |
| 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i |
| 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | 183 hp/t 137 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | 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
| Vehicle | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017440i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 340 hp 254 kW | 326 hp 243 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 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 | 1,855 kg 4,090 lb | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 872 km 542 mi | 882 km 548 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 179 g/km | 159 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 440 L 15.5 cu ft | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 183 hp/t 137 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 202 hp/t 151 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i | BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i |
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| Consumption | 7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK | 6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.65 LC100 km | 11.90 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.97 LC100 mi | 19.15 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal | 1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,048 LC/year | 1,785 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i
- Has 14 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 440i
- Is 240 kg lighter
- Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
- Has 40 L more trunk volume
- Emits 20 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
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