

William Stopford
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10 Months Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

2.9 L, 8-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4
From $171,500
excl. on-roads

4.4 L, 8-speed auto, Sedan, Petrol, 4x4
From $377,000
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
M8 Competition
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
2.9 L
Engine size
4.4 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.5 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.7 / 100 km
Power and torque
331kW / 600Nm
Power and torque
460kW / 750Nm
882km
636km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Engine size
2.9 L
Engine size
4.4 L
Cylinders
6cyl
Cylinders
8cyl
882km
636km
Power
331kW at 5700 rpm
Power
460kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
600Nm at 1400 rpm
Torque
750Nm at 1800 rpm
Engine configuration
V
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.6 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
3.2 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
68 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.5 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.7 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
11.1 / 100km
Urban efficiency
14.9 / 100km
Highway efficiency
7.0 / 100km
Highway efficiency
8.2 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
199g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
243g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
3 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
—
Length
4969 mm
Length
5098 mm
Height
1422 mm
Height
1420 mm
Width
1908 mm
Width
2137 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
130 mm
Front track
1651 mm
Front track
1626 mm
Rear track
1637 mm
Rear track
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2926 mm
Wheelbase
3027 mm
Boot space
535 L
Boot space
460 L
Kerb weight
4475 kg
Kerb weight
4365 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2565 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2395 kg
Tare weight
1981 kg
Tare weight
1937 kg
Braked towing capacity
2100 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
255/35 R21 Y
Front tyres
275/35 R20 Y
Front rims
8.5x21
Front rims
9.5x20
Rear tyres
255/35 R21 Y
Rear tyres
285/35 R20 Y
Rear rims
8.5x21
Rear rims
10.5x20
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
8
Number of airbags
8
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and buzzer
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor steering vibration and active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery type
—
Battery capacity
0.50 kWh
Battery capacity
—
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Not Available
Power consumption
Not Available
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
—
Peak charge rate
—
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Standard
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
no
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
16
Number of speakers
16
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Seat material
Premium Leather
Seat material
Premium Leather
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
yes
Heated steering wheel
yes
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
4
Air conditioning zones
4
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
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