Car comparison

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840dvsBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i

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

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BMW 8 Series (G15)

840d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)

840i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,830 kg
    4,034 lb
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series (G15)840dBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Power
320hp239kW
340hp254kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,480kg5,467lb
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
71.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,097km682mi
Calculated
872km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
5,082mm200in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,341mm53in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,822mm111in
3,023mm119in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,642mm65in
1,671mm66in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
420L
-
Max trunk volume-
440L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
68L
68L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840dBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840iPowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series (G15)840d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)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
MetricBMW8 Series (G15)840dBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
17.7 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
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
320 hp
239 kW
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
340 hp
254 kW

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i has 20 hp more than BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
1,855 kg
4,090 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d4.9 s
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i4.9 s

Although BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i has more power, BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i: 1.6 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 (G15)840d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
1,097 km
682 mi
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
872 km
542 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
340 hp
254 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
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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
5,082 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series (G15) 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series (G15)840dBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
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
1,097 km
682 mi
872 km
542 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
179 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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 (G15) 840dBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 225 km (140 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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