BMW 8 Series vs BMW M3

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 8 Series and BMW M3. The BMW 8 Series price is Rs. 1.31 Crore and BMW M3 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. The BMW 8 Series is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW M3 is available in 2979 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 8 Series provides the mileage of 11.3 kmpl.

8 Series vs M3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	8 Series	M3
Price	Rs. 1.31 Crore	Rs. 1.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	2979 cc
Power	335 bhp	444 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 8 Series

840i Gran Coupe

Rs. 1.31 Crore

Last Recorded Price

BMW M3

Sedan

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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BMW 8 Series

840i Gran Coupe

BMW M3

Sedan

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.2
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2979 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5000 rpm	444 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm	550 Nm @ 2350 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	11.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	768
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
5082 4671
Width (mm)
1932 1877
Height (mm)
1407 1430
Wheelbase (mm)
3023 2812
Ground Clearance (mm)
128 140
Kerb Weight (kg)
1875 1595
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
440 480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
68 63

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double wishbone with adaptive variable shock absorber	Double Joint Spring Strut Front Axle
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with adaptive variable shock absorber	Five Link Rear Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.15	6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R18	255 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	275 / 40 R18	275 / 35 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Optional
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Ivory White / Black, Black, Cognac / Black	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	Clear Lens
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Sonic Speed Blue metallic	San Marino Blue Metallic
	Black Sapphire metallic	Azurite Black Metallic
	Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic	Tanzanite Blue Metallic
	Bluestone Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Sunset Orange metallic	Frozen Black Metallic
	Mineral White metallic	Yas Marina Blue Metallic
		Mineral Grey Metallic
		Smoky Topaz Metallic
		Champagne Quartz Metallic
		Frozen Red Metallic
		Mineral White Metallic
		Sakhir Orange Metallic
		Alpine White
		Austin Yellow Metallic
		Frozen Brilliant White Metallic

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8 Series vs M3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 8 Series and BMW M3?

BMW 8 Series price is Rs. 1.31 Crore and BMW M3 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. Hence BMW M3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 8 Series compared to M3?

For the 840i Gran Coupe variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 8 Series produces 335 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the Sedan variant, 2979 cc Petrol engine of M3 produces 444 bhp @ 7000 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 2350 rpm of torque.

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BMW 8 Series vs BMW M3

Length (mm)	5082	4671
Width (mm)	1932	1877
Height (mm)	1407	1430
Wheelbase (mm)	3023	2812
Ground Clearance (mm)	128	140
Kerb Weight (kg)	1875	1595

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	440	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	63

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited