Comparison BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92, facelift 2010) 330i (272 Hp) xDrive Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 8 Series | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 8 Series (E31) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 3 Series Coupe (E92, facelift 2010) |
| Engine / modification: | 850 Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) | 325i (171 Hp) Automatic | 330i (272 Hp) xDrive Automatic |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 1983 year | 2010 year |
| Production end: | 1994 year | 1989 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.8 l/100 km | 13.3 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.4 l/100 km | 9.2 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 55 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 193 g/km | ||
| Power: | 300 hp | 171 hp | 272 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 6700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 212 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 9.9 sec | 6.3 sec |
| Torque: | 450 Nm @ 4100 rpm. | 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 2750-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M70B50 | N53B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4988 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.0 l | 8.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | - | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 8.8 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 4 | 6 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4780 mm | 4321 mm | 4612 mm |
| Width: | 1855 mm | 1641 mm | 1782 mm |
| Height: | 1340 mm | 1379 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2685 mm | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1560 mm | 1420 mm | 1513 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | 143 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 320 l | 425 l | 440 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2210 kg | 1660 kg | 2060 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1790 kg | 1580 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 235/50 R16 | 195/65 R14 | 225/45 R17 91W |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R14 | 8J x 17 |