Car comparison

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8vsBMW M4 (G82) 3.0

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

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)

M850i V8

530 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2022
VS

BMW M4 (G82)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    282 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8BMWM4 (G82)3.0
Power
530hp395kW
480hp358kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,600kg5,732lb
2,155kg4,751lb
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
53.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
546km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,082mm200in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,932mm76in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,393mm55in
Wheelbase
3,023mm119in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,671mm66in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
440L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
68L
59L

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 V8BMW M4 (G82) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (G82) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V85,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWM4 (G82)3.06,250 rpm2,650-6,130 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8BMWM4 (G82)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
14.4 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
530 hp
395 kW
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
480 hp
358 kW

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 has 50 hp more than BMW M4 (G82) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 (G82) 3.0 and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
550 Nm
406 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)M850i V8
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
1,700 kg
3,748 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)M850i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V83.9 s
BMWM4 (G82)3.04.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 and BMW M4 (G82) 3.0: 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)M850i V8
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 and BMW M4 (G82) 3.0: 0.6 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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)M850i V8
667 km
414 mi
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
546 km
339 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
530 hp
395 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
4.2 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,393 mm
54.8 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 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)M850i V8
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.9 s
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.2 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8BMWM4 (G82)3.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,393 mm
54.8 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
546 km
339 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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 Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8BMW M4 (G82) 3.0
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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