Compare BMW M8 vs Mercedes-Benz V-Class

M8 vs V-Class Features

• Safety

  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	4 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	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	Keyless	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	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	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	16	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  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	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	-	Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
  AC for Third Row	-	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	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
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	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 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)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
  Split Rear Seat	50:50 split	60:40 split
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

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

• 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,LED	LED on front, LED on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

M8 vs V-Class Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	3.2	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	8.77	-
  Driving Range (km)	596	-
  Engine	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8	-
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm	160 bhp @ 3800 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm	380 Nm @ 1600 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	-
  Minimum Turning Radius	6.1	-
  Suspension - Front	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	-
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	-
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	275 / 35 R20	245 / 45 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	285 / 35 R20	245 / 45 R16
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	420	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	68	93
  Passenger Capacity	4	7
  Length (mm)	4867	5370
  Width (mm)	1907	1928
  Height (mm)	1362	1880
  Wheelbase (mm)	2827	3430
  Ground Clearance (mm)	130	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1960	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	3
  No of Doors	2	5

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M8 vs V-Class User Ratings

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