Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 530i V8 (218 Hp) & BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 5 Series | 8 Series |
| Generation: | 5 Series Touring (E34) | 8 Series (E31) |
| Engine / modification: | 530i V8 (218 Hp) | 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1992 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 218 hp | 286 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 227 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M60B30 | M60B40 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2997 cm3 | 3982 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 12.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 67.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4720 mm | 4780 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height: | 1417 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2671 mm | 2648 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1554 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1562 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 320 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 910 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | The depreciated rack | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2180 kg | 2180 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1630 kg | 1780 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R15 | 235/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R16 |