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Comparison BMW 6 Series (E24, facelift 1987) 635 CSi (220 Hp) Automatic & BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)


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BMW 6 Series (E24, facelift 1987) 635 CSi (220 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 6 Series 8 Series
Generation: 6 Series (E24, facelift 1987) 8 Series (E31)
Engine / modification: 635 CSi (220 Hp) Automatic 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)
Production start: 1987 year 1993 year
Production end: 1989 year 1996 year
Coupe type: Coupe Coupe
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 4 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.9 l/100 km 19.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.8 l/100 km 9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 11.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.41
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 90 l
Power: 220 hp 286 hp
Max power in: 5700 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 225 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.4 sec 6.9 sec
Torque: 315 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Model Engine: M30 M60B40
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3430 cm3 3982 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.8 l 7.5 l
Coolant: 12 l 12.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.2 10
Piston Stroke: 86 mm 80 mm
Cylinder Bore: 92 mm 89 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4815 mm 4780 mm
Width: 1725 mm 1855 mm
Height: 1365 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase: 2625 mm 2648 mm
Front track: 1435 mm 1554 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1465 mm 1562 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 413 l 320 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer Wishbone
Rear suspension: Independent, spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1880 kg 2180 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1480 kg 1780 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.7 m
Tire size: 220/55 VR 390 235/50 R16
Wheel rims size: R16