BMW 8 Series vs Volkswagen Taigun

8 Series Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	BMW 8 Series	Volkswagen Taigun
On Road Price	Rs.2,56,46,164^*	Rs.22,61,213^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	4395	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Rs2.23 Cr^*
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BMW 8 Series
M8 Coupe
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Volkswagen Taigun
1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
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Basic Information	M8 Coupe	1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.2,56,46,164^*	Rs.22,61,213^*
Finance Available (EMI)	No	Rs.43,702/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.8,89,164	Rs.48,920
User Rating	4.9 Based on 11 Reviews	4.3 Based on 242 Reviews
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Basic Information

M8 Coupe

1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.2,56,46,164^*

Rs.22,61,213^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.43,702/month

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Insurance

Rs.8,89,164

Rs.48,920

User Rating

4.9

Based on 11 Reviews

4.3

Based on 242 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Twin Power Turbo Engine	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	4395	1498
No. of Cylinders	88 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	600bhp@6000rpm	147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	750nm@1800-5600rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	SOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Twin Power Turbo Engine

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

4395

1498

No. of Cylinders

88 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

600bhp@6000rpm

147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	5.59	19.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	68	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

5.59

19.01

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt&Telescope	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
0-100kmph (Seconds)	3.3	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	35.68m	-
Tyre Size	285/40 R19	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-
Alloy Wheel Size	19	-
Quarter Mile	11.90s@195.31kmph	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	4.02	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	3.15	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	23.42m	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Power

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt&Telescope

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5082	4221
Width (mm)	1932	1760
Height (mm)	1407	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	128	188
Wheel Base (mm)	3023	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	1875-2070	1314
Grossweight (kg)	-	1700
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	385
No. of Doors	4	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	No	-
Remote Trunk Opener	No	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	-
Navigation System	Yes	-
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	No	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Autonomous Parking	Full	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	No	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	No	-
Additional Features	-	Black leatherette seat upholstery with Red stitching,Black headliner,New Glossy black dashboard decor,Sport Steering wheel with Red stitching,Embroidered GT logo on front seat back rest,Black styled grab handles, sunvisor,Alu pedals
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Seats

Fabric Upholstery

Exterior
Available Colours	-	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreTaigun Colours
Body Type	CoupeAll Coupe Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Tinted Glass	No	-
Rear Spoiler	No	-
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	No	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	No	-
Dual Tone Body Colour	No	-
Smoke Headlamps	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	No	-
Roof Rails	No	Yes
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
Heated Wing Mirror	No	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	Black glossy front grille, Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser,Darkened LED head lamps,Carbon Steel Grey roof,Red GT branding on the grille, fender and rear,Black roof rails, door mirror housing and window bar,Dark Chrome door handles,R17 ‘Cassino’ black alloy wheels,Red painted brake calipers in front,Black fender badges,Rear Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser in Black
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	285/40 R19	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	19	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex Silver+3 MoreTaigun Colours

Body Type

CoupeAll Coupe Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	-
Front Impact Beams	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	-
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
EBD	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Yes	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	No	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
MirrorLink	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-
Compass	No	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	10.25	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Internal Storage	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	16	-
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	Sun Protection Glazing, Adaptive Headlights with anti-dazzle high-beam (BMW Selective Beam) and High-beam assistant	-
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Questions & answers

Q ) What is the tyre size of BMW 8 Series?

A ) BMW 8 Series is available in 3 tyre sizes - F 245/45 R18, R 275/40,40 R18, F 245/40 R19, R 275/35 R19 and 285/40 R19.

Q ) What are the specifications of the music system?

A ) The specification of music system of BMW 8 Series include Radio, Audio System Remote Control, Mirror Link, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Wireless Phone Charging, USB & Auxiliary input, Bluetooth Connectivity, Wi-Fi Connectivity, Touch Screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Internal Storage, Rear Entertainment System,.

Q ) What is the kerb weight of the BMW 8 Series?

A ) The kerb weight of BMW 8 Series is 1875-2070kg.

Q ) Does BMW 8 Series have automatic climate control?

A ) BMW 8 Series has 2 Zone.

Q ) Does the BMW 8 Series have a sunroof?

A ) BMW 8 Series does not have a sunroof.

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