Car comparison

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840ivsBMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

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

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)

840i

333 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2022
VS

BMW 8 Series (E31)

850Csi 5.6

380 hp5576 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1996

Comparison overview

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    919 km
    571 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840iBMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
333hp248kW
380hp283kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,340kg5,159lb
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
79.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
83.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
19.5s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
919km571mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
5,576cc340cu in
Length
5,074mm200in
4,780mm188in
Width
1,932mm76in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,401mm55in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
3,023mm119in
2,684mm106in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,671mm66in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
440L
320L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
68L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840iBMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6PowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i5,500-6,250 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.65,300 rpm4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840iBMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.5 s
21.2 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
333 hp
248 kW
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
380 hp
283 kW

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 has 47 hp more than BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i and BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
1,900 kg
4,189 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 Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
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 Gran Coupe (G16)840i5.4 s
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.66.0 s

Although BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 has more power, BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i and BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6: 0.6 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 Gran Coupe (G16)840i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i and BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6: 5.4 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 Gran Coupe (G16)840i
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
200 hp/t
149 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 Gran Coupe (G16)840i
919 km
571 mi
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
380 hp
283 kW
6.0 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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 (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
6.0 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840iBMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
919 km
571 mi
703 km
437 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 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 Gran Coupe (G16) 840iBMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 216 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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