BMW 8 series 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 5 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 - 530 HP | 163 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 750 NM | 290 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 - 5 seconds | 3.8 - 7.9 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 8 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 5 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 - 10.5 | 5.2 - 10.7 | |
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BMW 8 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 8 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 121 - 128 mm (4.8 - 5 inches) | 131 - 150 mm (5.2 - 5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 12 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 8 series has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 8 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`318 | ~ 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 53 600 | 40 800 | |
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