BMW 8 series 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 8 series engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 13 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`370 | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 53 600 | 40 800 | |
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