BMW 8 series 1992 vs BMW 5 series 1981
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 260 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija | Used also on BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.78 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger, but lower. BMW 8 series is 16 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 16 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 8 series has 140 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the BMW 8 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 400 | 4200 | |
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