BMW 8 series 1989 vs BMW 5 series 1981
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| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.6 | 1.8 - 3.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 - 381 HP | 86 - 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 550 NM | 140 - 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 - 7.8 seconds | 7.2 - 18 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 - 18.0 | 7.1 - 11.0 | |
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BMW 8 series petrol engines consumes on average 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 140 - 152 mm (5.5 - 6 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger, but lower. BMW 8 series is 15 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 16 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 8 series has 140 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the BMW 8 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 8 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`230 | ~ 1`798 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 400 | 4200 | |
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