BMW 2 series 2024 vs BMW 8 series 2022
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 2 series is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 8 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 2 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 3.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 2 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 - 312 HP | 333 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 - 400 NM | 500 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 - 9.9 seconds | 3.9 - 5.2 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 8 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 2 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 - 8.2 | 6.8 - 10.8 | |
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BMW 2 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 8 series. On average, BMW 2 series equipped with diesel engines consume 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 121 mm (4.8 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.35 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 2 series is 30 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 420 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`047 kg | ~ 2`328 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`512 kg | ~ 1`843 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 535 kg | ~ 485 kg | |
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