BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe vs McLaren GT Comparison

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Things we like	Eye-catching design and road presence Excellent to drive Read More	Exquisite styling Refinement  Stability Smooth handling Impressive performance  Read More
Things we don't like	Limited headroom at the rear Thirsty petrol engine Read More	Lacks driver aids  Cabin usability and storage space could improve    Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	440 L	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68 L	--
Front Headroom	1031 mm	--
Rear Headroom	943 mm	--
Front Tread	1627 mm	--
Rear Tread	1671 mm	1664 mm
Kerb Weight	1875 kg	1535 kg
Gross Weight	2435 kg	--
Length	5082 mm	4683 mm
Width	2137 mm	2095 mm
Height	1407 mm	1213 mm
Wheel Base	3023 mm	--
No Of Doors	4	2
Seating Capacity	4 Seats	2 Seats

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Engine Details

Engine	3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve	4.0L Twin Turbocharged Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 Valve
No Of Cylinders	6	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4

Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	2998 cc	3994 cc
Power	335 hp	612 hp
Torque	500 Nm	630 Nm
Acceleration	5.2 s	3.2 s
Top Speed	250 kmph	326 kmph

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	Double Wishbone

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Dual Clutch
Gear Box	8-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	20 Inch
Tyre Size	245/35 R20	225/35 RR20
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Wheel Size	R20	ZR20

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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	--
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	No
Child Safety Locks	Yes	No
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	No
Rear Reading Lamp	--	No
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	--
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	No
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	--	Yes

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	No
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	--	No

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	--	Yes
Moon Roof	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco

Yes

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