BMW 8 series 2018 vs BMW 7 series 2019
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
| BMW 8 series and BMW 7 series have the same engine power, but BMW 8 series torque is 50 NM more than BMW 7 series. BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the BMW 8 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1090 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 118 mm (4.6 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 7 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 8 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 7 sērija 2019 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 7 sērija 2019 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 5.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 42 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 8 series is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. BMW 8 series has 165 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 1.3 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means BMW 8 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`340 kg | 2`555 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 63 400 | 60 600 | |
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