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Compare BMW M8 F91 Convertible vs BMW 8 Series G14 Convertible vs Lexus LC 500 Convertible

Variants
M8
M8 Competition
840d MHEV xDrive
840d xDrive
840i
840i Euro6d
840i Euro6d xDrive
840i xDrive
M850i Euro6d xDrive
M850i xDrive

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
96 L / 3.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Interior Space
Headroom: 932.8 (front) / 814.6 (rear) mm | Hip Room: 1377.4 (front) / 1089.6 (rear) mm | Legroom: 1081.3 (front) / 712.2 (rear) mm | Shoulder Room: 1438.6 (front) / 1172.4 (rear) mm
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
430 kg / 948 lbs
435 kg / 959 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 398.78 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 358.14 mm
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 245/45 RF20, 245/40 RF21 Rear wheel tires: 275/40 RF20, 275/35 RF21
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
11.9 m
10.8 m / 35.4 ft
Weight Distribution
52.5% (front) / 47.5% (rear)

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
131 mm / 5.2 in
Size | Height
1353 mm / 53.3 in
1350 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Length
4867 mm / 191.6 in
4760 mm / 187.4 in
Size | Width
1907 mm / 75.1 in | 2137 mm / 84.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1920 mm / 75.6 in
Track Width | Front
1627.0 mm / 64.1 in
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
1642.0 mm / 64.6 in
1635.0 mm / 64.4 in
Weight
2010.0 kg / 4431.3 lbs
2040.0 kg / 4497.4 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 20, 21 Rear wheel rims: 20, 21 in
Wheelbase
2827 mm / 111.3 in
2822 mm / 111.1 in
2870 mm / 113.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.6 sec
CO2 Emission
241 ~ 246 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.33 ~ 0.34
Fuel Economy
13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (combined) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)
Misc
Roof Operation Time: 15 sec (open) / 16 sec (close)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
270.0 km/h / 167.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6 d-TEMP
LEV III-ULEV 70
Engine
S63B44
2UR-GSE
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
12.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.4 L / 268.2 cu-in / 4395.0 cc
5.0 L / 303.2 cu-in / 4969.0 cc
Engine | Power
477.0 hp / 355.7 kW @ 7100 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
96.0 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
88.3 mm / 3.5 in
89.5 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Engine | Type
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct- and multi-port-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Final Drive
2.937x TORSEN Limited Slip
Fuel Capacity
21.7 gal / 82 L
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
8-speed
10-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic M Steptronic
Automatic Steptronic
Automatic Sport Direct Shift

Production

Availability
2019
2020
Debut
2018-11
2019-11 LA Auto Show
Made In
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
85%
98%
Pros
  • Rather good performance
  • Powerful V8 (perhaps the last from BMW)
  • Decent handling
  • Luxurious interior
  • Rather good styling
  • Luxurious interior
  • Decent performanceGood 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good suspension setup
  • Modern yet elegant styling
  • Wonderful V8 engine
  • Smooth drivetrain
  • Luxury appointments
  • High standard equipment
  • Good pricing
  • High reliability
Cons
  • Poor ride comfort
  • Reliability concerns
  • Diesel in a luxury convertible?
  • Only soft top
  • Poor reliability
  • Obsession with AWD
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Very little cargo space

Price

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