Car comparison

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850ivsLand Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525

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

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BMW 8 Series (G15)

M850i

530 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2022
VS

Land Rover Defender 90 (L663)

5.0 V8 P525

525 hp5000 ccGasolineAWDAutomatic2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    275 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series (G15)M850iLand RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
530hp395kW
525hp391kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,471kg5,448lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
102.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
4,851mm191in
4,583mm180in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,996mm79in
Height
1,346mm53in
1,969mm78in
Wheelbase
2,822mm111in
2,587mm102in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,706mm67in
Rear track
1,642mm65in
1,702mm67in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
291mm11in
Trunk volume
420L
397L
Max trunk volume-
1,563L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
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 (G15) M850iLand Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525PowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P5256,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series (G15)M850iLand RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
530 hp
395 kW
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
525 hp
391 kW

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i has 5 hp more than Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525.

The biggest power difference is between Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525 and BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
625 Nm
461 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
2,471 kg
5,448 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)M850i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)M850i3.8 s
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P5255.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i and Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525: 1.4 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)M850i
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i and Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525: 2.8 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)M850i
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
680 km
423 mi
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
530 hp
395 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
525 hp
391 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)M850i
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 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
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 in
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
397 L
14.0 cu ft
Length
4,583 mm
180.4 in
Height
1,969 mm
77.5 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)M850i
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i 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)M850i
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
5.2 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)M850i
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series (G15)M850iLand RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
530 hp
395 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
2,471 kg
5,448 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
397 L
14.0 cu ft
Length
4,583 mm
180.4 in
Height
1,969 mm
77.5 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
703 km
437 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
397 L
14.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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) M850iLand Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 541 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 62 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525

  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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