Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 [S]ave

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BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8
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BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0
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General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series8 Series
Generation5 Series (E34)8 Series (E31)
Modification540i V8840i 4.0
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19921993
Production to (year)19951996
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.36.9
City consumption (l/100km)-19.2
1Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-9
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.4-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286286
Max. torque (Nm)400400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9823,982
Compression ratio1010
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8989
Piston stroke (mm)8080
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)8090
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 225/60 R15
  • 235/50 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7204,780
Width (mm)1,7511,855
Height (mm)1,4121,340
Wheelbase (mm)2,7612,648
Kerb weight (kg)1,6051,780
Gross weight (kg)2,1152,180
Minimum boot space (l)460320
Front track (mm)1,4701,554
Rear track (mm)1,4951,562



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