Chevrolet Camaro 2018 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Camaro) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 8 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Camaro engine produces 82 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 280 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Camaro reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Camaro consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Camaro could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 8 series 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 BMW 8 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.35 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Camaro is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 257 litres | 420 litres | |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage space. Chevrolet Camaro has 163 litres less trunk space than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Camaro is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 57 600 | |
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