BMW 8 series 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 8 series could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 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. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2020 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 8 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 8 sērija 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 8 sērija 2018 3.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 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: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.4 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: | 2`225 kg | 2`395 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`710 kg | 1`685 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 710 kg | |
| BMW 8 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 38 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 52 800 | 41 400 | |
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