BMW Serija 8 E31 or Ford Mustang IV (SN95)?

1989–1999 vs 1994–2004 · Coupe vs Coupe/Convertible

In short

Length: Serija 8 E31 4,780 mm, Mustang IV (SN95) 4,653 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: Serija 8 E31 320 l, Mustang IV (SN95) 308 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 8 E31 12.4 l/100 km, Mustang IV (SN95) 12 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 8 E31 210–280 kW, Mustang IV (SN95) 108–287 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 8 E31 23 items (Base), Mustang IV (SN95) 18 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 8 E311989–1999 · 7 engines · Base, Individual, Sport, M TechnicSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Mustang IV (SN95)1994–2004 · 11 engines · Standard, Premium, Base, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 8 E311989–1999no listings	Ford Mustang IV (SN95)1994–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,780 mm	Length4,610 mm–4,653 mm
Width	Width1,855 mm	Width1,823 mm–1,836 mm
Height	Height1,340 mm	Height1,338 mm–1,359 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,684 mm	Wheelbase2,573 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance126 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l	Trunk volume212 l–308 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,790 kg–1,900 kg	Curb weight1,460 kg–1,680 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1999	Production years1994–2004
Body type	Body typeCoupe	Body typeCoupe, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines11
Power	Power210–280 kW (286–381 hp)	Power108–287 kW (147–390 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.0–5.6	Displacement (l)3.8–4.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption12.4 l/100 km · 840Ci	Lowest consumption12 l/100 km · 3.8 V6
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 850CSi 5.6	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · 4.6 SVT Cobra
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Base	Items in the base trim18 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Individual	Items in the top trim26 · GT Deluxe
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 8 E31 or Ford Mustang IV (SN95)?

Length: BMW Serija 8 E31 4,780 mm, Ford Mustang IV (SN95) 4,653 mm (a 127 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,684 vs 2,573 mm. Boot: 320 vs 308 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 8 E31 or Ford Mustang IV (SN95)?

The most frugal BMW Serija 8 E31 uses 12.4 l/100 km (840Ci); the most frugal Ford Mustang IV (SN95) 12 l/100 km (3.8 V6).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 8 E31 or Ford Mustang IV (SN95)?

The strongest BMW Serija 8 E31 makes 280 kW (381 hp) (850CSi 5.6); the strongest Ford Mustang IV (SN95) 287 kW (390 hp) (4.6 SVT Cobra).

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