Compare BMW M5 vs BMW M8

M5 vs M8 Features

• Safety

  Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning		Optional
  Automatic Emergency Braking		Optional
  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
  Lane Departure Warning		Optional
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
  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	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support		Wireless
  Apple Car Play Support		Wireless
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	18	16
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
  Air Purifier	Optional
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
  Cigarette Lighter
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated 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
  Ventilated Seats	Front Row
  Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: 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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
  Height Adjustable Driver Seat
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: 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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Lumbar / Back Support	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Active headrest
  Electrically Adjustable Headrests	Front only
  Adjustable Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat		Flat
  Split Rear Seat		50:50

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	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
  Blinds - Side Window	Rear - Electric
  Doot Sill Plates	Illuminated	Illuminated
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED,LED
  Tail Light	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

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

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

M5 vs M8 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, 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	-	8.77
  Mileage - User Reported	14	9
  E20 Compatibility	E20	E20
  Driving Range (km)	69	596
  Engine Start / Stop when Idle	Yes	Yes
  Engine	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Twin-Turbocharged V8	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	717 bhp @ 5600 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	1000 Nm @ 1800 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm
  Battery	Lithium Ion, 18.6 Volt	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo
  Regenerative Braking	Yes	No
  Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	servotronic steering	servotronic steering
  Steering Type	Power-assisted (Electric)	Power-assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6.3	6.1
  Suspension - Front	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
  Tyres Size - Front	285 / 40 R20	275 / 35 R20
  Tyres Size - Rear	295 / 35 R21	285 / 35 R20
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	530	420
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	-	68
  Passenger Capacity	5	4
  Length (mm)	4983	4867
  Width (mm)	1903	1907
  Height (mm)	1469	1362
  Wheelbase (mm)	2982	2827
  Ground Clearance (mm)	128	130
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1970	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	4	2

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M5 vs M8 User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews	5/5 3 Ratings 3 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior
	-	4.5 Interior
	-	5 Ride Quality