Compare BMW M4 Competition vs BMW M8 vs BMW 6 Series [2008-2011]

M4 Competition vs M8 vs 6 Series [2008-2011] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	-
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	-
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Remote	Keyless	Remote
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	-
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips	-
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	-
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera	-
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	-

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	-
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	16	16	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	-
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	16 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	-
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	-
  Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	50:50 split	-

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	Front	-
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	Front	-
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	-
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	Projector with Xenon
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	-
  Fog Lamps	-	LED,LED	Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED	-

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black	Silverstone / Black, Black	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	-
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front	Front	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	2	2	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not applicable	Not Applicable	-

M4 Competition vs M8 vs 6 Series [2008-2011] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	3.5	3.2	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	9.76	8.77	11.23
  Driving Range (km)	575	596	-
  Engine	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
  Engine Type	B58 Twin-Turbocharged I6	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8	V8 engine with 4 valve technology
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	503 bhp @ 6250 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm	407 bhp @ 5500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	650 Nm @ 2750-5500 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm	600 Nm @ 1750 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo	-
  Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	RWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	-
  Minimum Turning Radius	6.1	6.1	-
  Suspension - Front	Adaptive Suspension with Double-Joint Spring Strut Front Axle	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	aluminium double-joint spring strut front axle
  Suspension - Rear	Adaptive Suspension with Five Link Rear Axle	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	aluminium integral rear axle
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	-
  Tyres Size - Front	275 / 35 R19	275 / 35 R20	245 / 45 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	285 / 30 R20	285 / 35 R20	245 / 45 R18
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	440	420	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	59	68	70
  Passenger Capacity	4	4	4
  Length (mm)	4794	4867	4894
  Width (mm)	1887	1907	1894
  Height (mm)	1393	1362	1369
  Wheelbase (mm)	2857	2827	2855
  Ground Clearance (mm)	120	130	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1725	1960	1845
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	2	2	2

M4 Competition vs M8 vs 6 Series [2008-2011] News

M4 Competition vs M8 vs 6 Series [2008-2011] User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior	-
	-	4.5 Interior	-
	-	5 Ride Quality	-