BMW 8 series 2018 vs Chevrolet Camaro 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 530 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 292 HP more power than Chevrolet Camaro, whereas torque is 350 NM more than Chevrolet Camaro. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.2 | |
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The Chevrolet Camaro is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Camaro, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 8 series could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Camaro 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) | |
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 Chevrolet Camaro engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 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 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 8 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.35 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 8 series is 7 cm longer than the Chevrolet Camaro, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 257 litres | |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 8 series has 163 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Camaro. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Camaro. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 57 000 | 28 400 | |
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