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BMW 5-Series (2021) vs. BMW 8-Series (2020) Specs

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2021 BMW 5-Series and 2020 BMW 8-Series Specifications

Model Year 2021 2020  
Model BMW 5-Series BMW 8-Series  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
600 hp@5700
553 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
600 hp@6000
553 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain 4WD 4WD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 117.1 in 111.1 in 6 in
Length 195.8 in 191.2 in 4.6 in
Width 73.5 in 74.9 in -1.4 in
Height 58.2 in 53.0 in 5.2 in
Curb Weight 4345 lb. 4295 lb. 50 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 18.0 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 38.9 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.7 in 57.2 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.1 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 33.6 in 3.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 46.9 in 9 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.5 in 29.5 in 7 in
Total Legroom 77.9 in (over 2 rows) 71.6 in (over 2 rows) 6.3 in
Cargo Volume 14.0 ft3 14.8 ft3 -0.8 ft3

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