BMW M8 vs BMW M5 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW M8 and BMW M5 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW M8 Coupe is priced at ₹2.38 Cr, BMW M5 Competition is priced at ₹20.09 Cr.
BMW M8 Coupe comes with 4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, BMW M5 Competition comes with 4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

BMW M8 vs BMW M5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW M8	BMW M5
Engine Capacity	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm	717 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

BMW M8

₹ 2.38 Cr

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BMW M5

₹ 2.08 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

2.38 Cr

2.08 Cr

EMI

₹4,40,203

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹37,08,671

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

NaN

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Doors

2 Doors

4 Doors

Bootspace

420 litres

530 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

68 litres

Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

—

Range

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

750 Nm @ 1800-5600 Rpm

1000 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8

Twin-Turbocharged V8

Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

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Lithium Ion, 18.6 Volt

Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

617 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

717 Bhp @ 5600 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

3.2 seconds

3.5 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

750 Nm @ 1800-5600 Rpm

1000 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

8.77 kmpl

49.75 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

250 kmph

305 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

596 km

69 km

Engine

4395 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

3.2 seconds

3.5 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

City Mileage

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

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4, DOHC

Ground Clearance (unladen)

130 mm

128 mm

Height

1362 mm

1469 mm

Width

1907 mm

1903 mm

Ground Clearance

130 mm

128 mm

Kerb Weight

1960 kg

1970 kg

Wheelbase

2827 mm

2982 mm

Length

4867 mm

4983 mm

Rear Suspension

Five-link Axle With Adaptive Variable Damper Control

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Tyres

275 / 35 R20

285 / 40 R20

Rear Tyres

285 / 35 R20

295 / 35 R21

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone Axle With Adaptive Variable Damper Control

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

6.1 metres

6.3 metres

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

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Body Kit

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

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Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Driver Seat Adjustment

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)

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)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Interior Colours

Silverstone / Black, Black

Silverstone | Black , Aragon Brown | Black , Black | Black

Rear Armrest

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

50:50

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Third Row Seat Type

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Massage Seats

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Lane Departure Prevention

Optional

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Internal With Remote

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Black

Door Pockets

Front

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

Optional

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

Front

All

One Touch Down

Front

All

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Rear Windshield Blind

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Rear Wiper

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Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

10.25 inch

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Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Gesture Control

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Touchscreen Size

10.25 inch

12.3 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

iPod Compatibility

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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DVD Playback

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front Only

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

—

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Reverse Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - All

Cruise Control

Rear AC

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Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Air Purifier

Optional

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Ambient Interior Count

—

Fog Lights

LED,LED

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

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Ride Height Adjustment

Differential Lock

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW M8

✓Brutal BMW M8 V8 performance and acceleration
✓Luxurious interior with true grand-tourer comfort
✓Advanced M xDrive with rear-wheel-drive flexibility
✓Track-capable dynamics with everyday usability
✓Strong BMW M brand prestige

BMW M5

✓Delivers exceptional road dynamics and confident handling.
✓The hybrid powertrain provides strong and refined performance.
✓BMW states that it offers an all-electric driving range of approximately 69 km.