BMW 8 series 2018 vs BMW Z4 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 143 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.1 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 8 series could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 330'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 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 Z4 2018 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW Z4 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.30 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger. BMW 8 series is 52 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 281 litres | |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 8 series has 69 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means BMW 8 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 63 400 | 29 200 | |
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