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BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d · Stage 3vsBMW 8 Series (G15) 840d · Stage 2vsBMW 8 Series (G15) 840d · Stage 1vsBMW 8 Series (G15) 840d

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

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BMW 8 Series (G15)

840d (Stage 3)

496 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

BMW 8 Series (G15)

840d (Stage 2)

432 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

BMW 8 Series (G15)

840d (Stage 1)

384 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

BMW 8 Series (G15)

840d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 3) 496 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    496 hp
    370 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,088 Nm
    802 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,830 kg
    4,034 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    271 hp/t
    202 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,097 km
    682 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 3)496 hpBMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hpBMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hpBMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
Power
496hp370kW+176 hp
432hp322kW+112 hp
384hp286kW+64 hp
320hp239kW
Torque
1,088Nm802lb-ft+408 Nm
952Nm702lb-ft+272 Nm
850Nm627lb-ft+170 Nm
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,830kg4,034lb
1,830kg4,034lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,370kg5,225lb
2,370kg5,225lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+30 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+19 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+9 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.5s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-16.4 s
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-11.6 s
Calculated
63.1s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-7.9 s
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.2 s
4.1s-0.8 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
11.4s-6.2 s
Calculated
13.1s-4.5 s
Calculated
14.8s-2.8 s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
595Nm/t398lb-ft/ton
Calculated
520Nm/t348lb-ft/ton
Calculated
464Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,097km682mi
Calculated
1,097km682mi
Calculated
1,097km682mi
Calculated
1,097km682mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,843mm191in
4,843mm191in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,341mm53in
1,341mm53in
1,341mm53in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,822mm111in
2,822mm111in
2,822mm111in
2,822mm111in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,642mm65in
1,642mm65in
1,642mm65in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
121mm5in
121mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
420L
420L
420L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
68L
68L
68L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
164g/km
164g/km
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 3) 496 hpBMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 2) 432 hpBMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 1) 384 hpBMW 8 Series (G15) 840d 320 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 3) 496 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 2) 432 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 1) 384 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d 320 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 3)496 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 3)496 hpBMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hpBMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hpBMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
13.1 s
14.8 s
17.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
192 km/h
120 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 3) 496 hp has 176 hp more than BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d 320 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d 320 hp and BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 3) 496 hp: 176 hp (131 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 3)496 hp
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hp
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hp
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
BMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
1,830 kg
4,034 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 (Stage 3)496 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 3) 496 hp and BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d 320 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 2) 432 hp and BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 1) 384 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)496 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

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 (Stage 3)496 hp
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 3)496 hp
496 hp
370 kW
3.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hp
432 hp
322 kW
4.1 s
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hp
384 hp
286 kW
4.4 s
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 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 (Stage 3)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
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

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 3) 496 hp 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 (Stage 3)496 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.9 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 (Stage 3)496 hp
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 3)496 hpBMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 2)432 hpBMW8 Series (G15)840d (Stage 1)384 hpBMW8 Series (G15)840d320 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
432 hp
322 kW
384 hp
286 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
1,088 Nm
802 lb-ft
952 Nm
702 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
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
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
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
1,097 km
682 mi
1,097 km
682 mi
1,097 km
682 mi
1,097 km
682 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
164 g/km
164 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 3) 496 hpBMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 2) 432 hpBMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 1) 384 hpBMW 8 Series (G15) 840d 320 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (Stage 3) 496 hp

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 136 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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