BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)
Car comparison
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 · Stage 2vsBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 · Stage 3vsBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 · Stage 1vsBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)
M850i V8 (Stage 3)
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)
M850i V8 (Stage 1)
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)
M850i V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 2) 689 hp
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,995 kg4,398 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.0 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions229 g/km
- Best estimated range680 km423 mi
- Largest trunk440 L
- Best overall score83/100
- Best economy score80/100
- Best practicality score67/100
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 3) 795 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.0 s
- Most powerful795 hp593 kW
- Highest torque1,163 Nm857 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight398 hp/t297 kW/t2.5 kg/hp
- Best performance score91/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp |
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| Power | 689hp514kW+159 hp | 795hp593kW+265 hp | 625hp466kW+95 hp | 530hp395kW |
| Torque | 1,013Nm747lb-ft+263 Nm | 1,163Nm857lb-ft+413 Nm | 915Nm675lb-ft+165 Nm | 750Nm553lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,995kg4,398lb | 1,995kg4,398lb | 1,995kg4,398lb | 1,995kg4,398lb |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg5,732lb | 2,600kg5,732lb | 2,600kg5,732lb | 2,600kg5,732lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 45.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-6.1 s Calculated | 38.3s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-13.3 s Calculated | 45.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.1 s Calculated | 51.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3s-0.6 s | 3.0s-0.9 s | 3.5s-0.4 s | 3.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.9s-3.5 s Calculated | 8.9s-4.6 s Calculated | 11.4s-2.0 s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.2s-0.5 s Calculated | 2.9s-0.8 s Calculated | 3.4s-0.4 s Calculated | 3.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK | 13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK | 13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK | 13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.0s-0.9 s Calculated | 10.6s-1.3 s Calculated | 11.4s-0.5 s Calculated | 11.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 345hp/t258kW/t157hp/1000 lb Calculated | 398hp/t297kW/t181hp/1000 lb Calculated | 313hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb Calculated | 266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 508Nm/t340lb-ft/ton Calculated | 583Nm/t390lb-ft/ton Calculated | 459Nm/t307lb-ft/ton Calculated | 376Nm/t252lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 680km423mi Calculated | 680km423mi Calculated | 680km423mi Calculated | 680km423mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,395cc268cu in | 4,395cc268cu in | 4,395cc268cu in | 4,395cc268cu in |
| Length | 5,082mm200in | 5,082mm200in | 5,082mm200in | 5,082mm200in |
| Width | 1,932mm76in | 1,932mm76in | 1,932mm76in | 1,932mm76in |
| Height | 1,407mm55in | 1,407mm55in | 1,407mm55in | 1,407mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 3,023mm119in | 3,023mm119in | 3,023mm119in | 3,023mm119in |
| Front track | 1,627mm64in | 1,627mm64in | 1,627mm64in | 1,627mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,671mm66in | 1,671mm66in | 1,671mm66in | 1,671mm66in |
| Max trunk volume | 440L | 440L | 440L | 440L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 68L | 68L | 68L | 68L |
| CO2 emissions | 229g/km | 229g/km | 229g/km | 229g/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) M850i V8 (Stage 2) 689 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 3) 795 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 1) 625 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 530 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,600 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,600 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,600 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,600 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.2 s | 2.9 s | 3.4 s | 3.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.3 s | 3.0 s | 3.5 s | 3.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.9 s | 8.9 s | 11.4 s | 13.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
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60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 1.8 s | 1.9 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.8 s | 4.7 s | 5.0 s | 5.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.2 s | 7.0 s | 7.5 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.3 s | 9.0 s | 9.6 s | 10.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.0 s | 10.6 s | 11.4 s | 11.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 211 km/h 131 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph | 191 km/h 118 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | 689 hp 514 kW |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | 795 hp 593 kW |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | 625 hp 466 kW |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp | 530 hp 395 kW |
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 3) 795 hp has 265 hp more than BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 530 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 530 hp and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 3) 795 hp: 265 hp (198 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | 1,013 Nm 747 lb-ft |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | 1,163 Nm 857 lb-ft |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | 915 Nm 675 lb-ft |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | 1,995 kg 4,398 lb |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | 1,995 kg 4,398 lb |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | 1,995 kg 4,398 lb |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp | 1,995 kg 4,398 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 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 Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 3) 795 hp and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 530 hp: 0.9 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 2) 689 hp and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 1) 625 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | 345 hp/t 258 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | 398 hp/t 297 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | 313 hp/t 234 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp | 266 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | 680 km 423 mi |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | 680 km 423 mi |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | 680 km 423 mi |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp | 680 km 423 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | 689 hp 514 kW | 3.3 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | 795 hp 593 kW | 3.0 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | 625 hp 466 kW | 3.5 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp | 530 hp 395 kW | 3.9 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.
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp |
| 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp |
| 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp |
| 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp |
| 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 3) 795 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | 3.3 s |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | 3.0 s |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | 3.5 s |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | 3.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | 345 hp/t 258 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | 398 hp/t 297 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | 313 hp/t 234 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp | 266 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 2)689 hp | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 3)795 hp | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 (Stage 1)625 hp | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8530 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 689 hp 514 kW | 795 hp 593 kW | 625 hp 466 kW | 530 hp 395 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 1,013 Nm 747 lb-ft | 1,163 Nm 857 lb-ft | 915 Nm 675 lb-ft | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.3 s | 3.0 s | 3.5 s | 3.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,995 kg 4,398 lb | 1,995 kg 4,398 lb | 1,995 kg 4,398 lb | 1,995 kg 4,398 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | 10.0 L/100 km 23.5 mpg US 28.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 680 km 423 mi | 680 km 423 mi | 680 km 423 mi | 680 km 423 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 229 g/km | 229 g/km | 229 g/km | 229 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 440 L 15.5 cu ft | 440 L 15.5 cu ft | 440 L 15.5 cu ft | 440 L 15.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 345 hp/t 258 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 398 hp/t 297 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 313 hp/t 234 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 266 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 2) 689 hp | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 3) 795 hp | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 1) 625 hp | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 530 hp |
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| Consumption | 10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK | 10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK | 10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK | 10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.50 LC100 km | 17.50 LC100 km | 17.50 LC100 km | 17.50 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 28.16 LC100 mi | 28.16 LC100 mi | 28.16 LC100 mi | 28.16 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal | 1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal | 1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal | 1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,625 LC/year | 2,625 LC/year | 2,625 LC/year | 2,625 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 2) 689 hp
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 (Stage 3) 795 hp
- Has 106 hp more
- Has 150 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
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