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Comparison BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (320 Hp) xDrive Steptronic & BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) Automatic & BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (195 Hp)


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BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d (320 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
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BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) Automatic
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BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (195 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW BMW
Model: 8 Series 5 Series M3
Generation: 8 Series (G15) 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) M3 Convertible (E30)
Engine / modification: 840d (320 Hp) xDrive Steptronic 540i V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2.3 (195 Hp)
Production start: 2018 year 2007 year 1988 year
Production end: 2020 year 2010 year 1991 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 2 4 2
Num. of seats: 4 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 7.2-7.6 l/100 km 12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.1-5.4 l/100 km 8.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 5.9-6.2 l/100 km 9.0 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29 0.36
Fuel tank volume: 68 l 70 l 62 l
Emission standard: Euro 6 Euro 4
CO2 emissions: 154-164 g/km
Power: 320 hp 306 hp 195 hp
Max power in: 4400 rpm. 6300 rpm. 6750 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 250 , Electronically limited km/h 228 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 4.9 sec 6.1 sec 7.5 sec
Torque: 680 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm. 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 230 Nm @ 4750 rpm.
Model Engine: B57D30 N62B40TU S14Z
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2993 cm3 4000 cm3 2302 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 8 l
Coolant: 9.5 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4 4
Compression ratio: 16.5 10.5 10.5
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 84.1 mm 84 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 87 mm 93.4 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 8 Steptronic 6
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4843 mm 4841 mm 4345 mm
Width: 1902 mm 1846 mm 1680 mm
Width including mirrors: 2030 mm
Height: 1341 mm 1468 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase: 2822 mm 2888 mm 2565 mm
Front track: 1627 mm 1558 mm 1414 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1642 mm 1581 mm 1435 mm
Ride height(clearance): 121 mm 142 mm
Front overhang: 852 mm
Rear overhang: 1101 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 420 l 520 l 303 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2370 kg 2220 kg 1720 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1830 kg 1660 kg 1360 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.9 m 11.4 m 11.1 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 2000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 90 kg
Tire size: 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18 225/50 R17 205/55 R15
Wheel rims size: 8J x 18; 9J x 18 7.5J x 17 R15