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Morgan Aero 8 · Facelift 2015 4.8 V8vsBMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

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

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Morgan Aero 8 · Facelift 2015

4.8 V8

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2015-2018
VS

BMW M4 Convertible (F83)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Most powerful
    431 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    213 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    659 km
    410 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Lightest
    1,180 kg
    2,601 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    311 hp/t
    232 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
367hp274kW
431hp321kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,180kg2,601lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight-
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
311hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
246hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
415Nm/t278lb-ft/ton
Calculated
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,147mm163in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,248mm49in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,812mm111in
Front track-
1,579mm62in
Rear track-
1,603mm63in
Ground clearance-
116mm5in
Trunk volume-
220L
Max trunk volume-
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
256g/km
213g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V86,300 rpm-6,550 rpm
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.05,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
16.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
431 hp
321 kW

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 has 64 hp more than Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8 and BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: 64 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)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
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
1,750 kg
3,858 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V84.5 s
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.04.6 s

Although BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 has more power, Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8 and BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 and Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8: 1.9 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
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
500 km
311 mi
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
659 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW
4.5 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,248 mm
49.1 in
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 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
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
367 hp
274 kW
431 hp
321 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,248 mm
49.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
256 g/km
213 g/km
Trunk score
-
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 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
VehicleMorgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8

  • Is 570 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 159 km (99 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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