BMW 7 series 2019 vs BMW 8 series 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 7 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 8 series can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 7 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 3.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 7 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 - 530 HP | 320 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 760 NM | 500 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 - 6.2 seconds | 3.9 - 5.3 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.3 - 9.6 | 6.3 - 10.0 | |
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BMW 7 series petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 8 series. On average, BMW 7 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 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: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 118 - 125 mm (4.6 - 4.9 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.34 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 34 cm longer than the BMW 8 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 165 litres more trunk space than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 8 series, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`614 kg | ~ 2`435 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`955 kg | ~ 1`962 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 659 kg | ~ 473 kg | |
| BMW 7 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem more than BMW 8 series. Therefore, BMW 7 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 60 800 | 63 400 | |
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