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Comparison BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp) & BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013) 520d (184 Hp) Steptronic


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BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013) 520d (184 Hp) Steptronic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 8 Series 5 Series
Generation: 8 Series (E31) 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013)
Engine / modification: 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp) 520d (184 Hp) Steptronic
Production start: 1995 year 2013 year
Production end: 1999 year 2014 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 19.2 l/100 km 5.2-5.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 9 l/100 km 4.1-4.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 4.5-4.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.26
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 6
CO2 emissions: 119-129 g/km
Power: 286 hp 184 hp
Max power in: 5700 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 231 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.9 sec 7.9 sec
Torque: 420 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 380 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm.
Model Engine: M62B40 N47D20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4398 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 5.2 l
Coolant: 7.2-7.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4
Compression ratio: 16.5
Piston Stroke: 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 8 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4780 mm 4907 mm
Width: 1855 mm 1860 mm
Height: 1340 mm 1464 mm
Wheelbase: 2648 mm 2968 mm
Front track: 1554 mm 1600 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1562 mm 1627 mm
Ride height(clearance): 141 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 320 l 520 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2180 kg 2240 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1780 kg 1630 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.0 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 2000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 90 kg
Tire size: 235/50 R16 225/55 R17; 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18; 245/40 R19; 275/35 R19; 245/35 R20; 275/30 R20
Wheel rims size: R16 8J x 17; 8J x 18; 9J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 9J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 20