BMW 8 series 2018 vs BMW 2 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 530 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 394 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 530 NM more than BMW 2 series. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 8 series consumes 5.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 8 series could require 810 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 8 series consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 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 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 260'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 2 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2017 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger, but lower. BMW 8 series is 42 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 13 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 390 litres | |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 8 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 2 series, which means BMW 8 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 57 400 | 23 200 | |
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