Car comparison

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840ivsBMW X5 (G05) 40i

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

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
VS

BMW X5 (G05)

40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    170 g/km
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

BMW X5 (G05) 40i

  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    645 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840iBMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,800kg6,173lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
86.1s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
907km563mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
5,082mm200in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,932mm76in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,745mm69in
Wheelbase
3,023mm119in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,666mm66in
Rear track
1,671mm66in
1,685mm66in
Ground clearance-
214mm8in
Trunk volume-
645L
Max trunk volume
440L
1,860L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
83L
CO2 emissions
170g/km
200g/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) 840iBMW X5 (G05) 40iPowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05) 40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX5 (G05)40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,500-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840iBMWX5 (G05)40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
340 hp
254 kW
BMWX5 (G05)40i
340 hp
254 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
450 Nm
332 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
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
BMWX5 (G05)40i
2,060 kg
4,542 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
243 km/h
151 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)840i5.2 s
BMWX5 (G05)40i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i and BMW X5 (G05) 40i: 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 Gran Coupe (G16)840i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)40i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i and BMW X5 (G05) 40i: 1.3 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
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMWX5 (G05)40i
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
907 km
563 mi
BMWX5 (G05)40i
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840i
340 hp
254 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (G05)40i
340 hp
254 kW
5.5 s
243 km/h
151 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
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 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
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMWX5 (G05)40i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.5 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
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)40i
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)840iBMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
Range score
907 km
563 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
170 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840iBMW X5 (G05) 40i
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (G05) 40i

  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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