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BMW 8 Series G14/G15/G16 vs BMW i4 G26: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

BMW 8 Series G14/G15/G16

BMW · 2018–2026

8 Series G14/G15/G16

S PI 759

Power
390 kW530 PS
0–100 km/h
3.7 s
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
1,965 kg

Version spec sheet

BMW i4 G26

BMW · 2021–present

i4 G26

EV A PI 697

Power
442 kW601 PS
0–100 km/h
3.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
Kerb mass
2,210 kg

Version spec sheet

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: 8 Series G14/G15/G16 0 i4 G26 1

  • City Too close to call Length: 4,843 mm vs 4,785 mm
  • Performance Too close to call Power per tonne: 199 kW/t vs 200 kW/t
  • Off-road i4 G26 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · Liftback vs All-wheel drive · Coupe

In plain words

BMW i4 G26 has more power: 442 kW (601 PS) against 390 kW (530 PS) for BMW 8 Series G14/G15/G16. BMW 8 Series G14/G15/G16 is 58 mm longer than BMW i4 G26 (4,843 mm vs 4,785 mm). BMW 8 Series G14/G15/G16 is lighter by 245 kg (1,965 kg vs 2,210 kg). BMW 8 Series G14/G15/G16 is the older design (from 2018); BMW i4 G26 arrived in 2021. BMW i4 G26 is still in production; BMW 8 Series G14/G15/G16 is not. On the catalog figures, the BMW i4 G26 is the pick for off-road.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
Stat8 Series G14/G15/G16i4 G26
PIS · 759A · 697
Power 71 72
Grip 64 71
Handling 70 54
Top speed 88 48
Launch 78 78

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 8 Series G14/G15/G16M850i xDrive · petrol · 390 kW (530 PS) 11.94 sat 190 km/h
  2. 2 i4 G26M60 xDrive · electric · 442 kW (601 PS) 11.97 sat 188 km/h · +0.03 s

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Size and weight

8 Series G14/G15/G16i4 G26
Length 4,843 mm190.7 in 4,785 mm188.4 in −58 mm −2.3 in −1.2%
Wheelbase 2,822 mm111.1 in 2,856 mm112.4 in +34 mm +1.3 in +1.2%
Kerb weight 1,965 kg4,332 lb 2,210 kg4,872 lb +245 kg +540 lb +12.5%
Fits a standard garage? No dataTight

Difference vs 8 Series G14/G15/G16 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Full specifications

BMW 8 Series G14/G15/G16BMW i4 G26
General
Version M850i xDrive · petrol · 390 kW (530 PS) M60 xDrive · electric · 442 kW (601 PS)
Production years 2018–2026 2021–present
Body Coupe Liftback
Class F-segment (luxury) D-segment (mid-size)
Country Germany Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 390 kW (530 PS) 523 hp 442 kW (601 PS) 593 hp Better
Power, all versions 250–390 kW (340–530 PS) 335–523 hp 210–442 kW (286–601 PS) 282–593 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 750 Nm 553 lb-ft 795 Nm 586 lb-ft Better
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 3.7 s 3.7 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. No data 225 km/h 140 mph
Power per tonne 199 kW/t 241 hp/ton calculated 200 kW/t 243 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Electric
Engine 8 cyl No data
Engine code N63 No data
Gearbox 8-speed automatic No data
Drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,843 mm 190.7 in 4,785 mm 188.4 in
Width No data 1,852 mm 72.9 in
Height No data 1,448 mm 57.0 in
Wheelbase 2,822 mm 111.1 in 2,856 mm 112.4 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,965 kg 4,332 lb Better 2,210 kg 4,872 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. No data 470 l 16.6 cu ft
Electric
Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. No data 82 kWh
Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. No data 550 km 342 mi

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

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