Test drive BMW 8 Series in the battle of large four-door coupe & nbsp；; AMG GT four-door sports car

If the large four-door coupe is the best combination of elegance and sports of each brand, many people will agree, but each brand has its own advantages. This time, we found the BMW? 8 Series Coupe and Mercedes-Benz -AMG? GT four-door sports car, let's see how these two old German rivals interpret the large four-door coupe.

Let's talk briefly about BMW first. 8 series, 30 years ago, BMW didn't want to see the S-class coupe and CL-class monopoly market share of its old rival Mercedes-Benz, and decided to build a bigger coupe with more luxurious configuration to compete with it, so the 8 series came out. Although the product strength of Series 8 is quite good, it is a well-received model, and it was forced to stop production after 10. For 30 years, fans and consumers have been expecting BMW to revive the 8 Series again. So last year, a brand-new BMW? The 8 series finally came, but before she started coming to us, we called a thousand times and urged it a thousand times. This time, not only the coupe, but also the protagonist of this article-the 8-series four-door coupe has arrived. ?

For those who have a certain understanding of BMW's product line, it may be easy to find that the 8 series actually replaced the 6 series, compared with the past 6 series Gran? Coupe type, the size of the 8-series four-door coupe has been improved in an all-round way, with the length, width and height of 5088 mm, 1932 mm, 14 10 mm and 6-series Gran? Coupe increased by 865,438+0 mm, 438+0mm and 7mm respectively, and the wheelbase was also extended from 2,968mm to 3,032 mm. There is no doubt that the 8-series coupe is more imposing in visual effect. ?

In terms of design, the 8-series four-door coupe is more sporty and elegant, which is also the display of BMW's sports genes. As we all know, BMW is now taking a more luxurious style in its iconic kidney-shaped air intake grille design, and the 8-series four-door coupe is undoubtedly the same as the flagship model. However, unlike the vertical amplification of large luxury cars such as 7 Series and X7, the kidney-shaped air intake grille of the 8 Series four-door coupe extends to both sides as far as possible, which can better enhance the visual width of the front of the car and is more in line with the design concept of the coupe. ?

Although it is a four-door coupe, the side looks like an enlarged and extended version of the 8-series coupe, which retains a good sense of movement. At the same time, a smooth roof curve is formed behind the B-pillar, and with the spoiler design with slightly inclined upper and rear ends, the movement and elegance are integrated. Although there is no more sporty bilateral exhaust at the rear, the three-dimensional rear enclosure and large-area diffuser make the 8-series four-door coupe dynamic from beginning to end. ?

When you open the borderless door and enter the car, the first feeling is the familiar luxury. As one of BMW's large luxury cars, the 8 Series is closely related to X7 and 7 Series, especially X7, from which you can easily see the shadow of X7 interior design, such as 12.3 inch full LCD instrument panel, 10.25 inch touch panel, crystal shift lever and M movement. Wilkins diamond surround sound system and so on. In order to make the interior more coupe-like, some details have been redesigned, such as the design of the center console with a more independent outline.

The wheelbase of 3032 mm gives the 8-series four-door coupe a good spatial performance. The two seats separated by the central passage can provide passengers with a comfortable riding experience, and are equipped with air conditioning control and seat heating functions. ?

The sports display of the 8-series four-door coupe is not only in design, but also in driving. Have we tested this 840i? XDrive coupe is equipped with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine code-named B58, with a maximum output of 340 HP and a peak torque of 500 Nm. Under the combing of the 8-speed automatic manual transmission and xDrive four-wheel drive system, it only takes 4.9 seconds to complete the acceleration of 100 kilometers, which is quite good for such a large luxury car. ?

In addition to benefiting from BMW's excellent power system adjustment, we can't ignore the use of lightweight body structure. Similar to the 7-series, the 8-series four-door coupe also uses a large number of composite materials, and the use of carbon fiber materials also gives good consideration to lightweight and body rigidity, making the 8-series four-door coupe more flexible. ?

Just as the 8-series four-door coupe is both sporty and elegant in appearance, it is also sporty and elegant in driving. In comfort mode, this 840i? XDrive coupe, like the four-door GT model, has a comfortable, smooth and steady performance. It is more inclined to take you from place A to place B quickly and comfortably, and is not in a hurry to show its moving side. ?

What about sports? In the Plus mode, BMW's excellent sports ability is urgently displayed, whether it is sensitive and fast throttle response, clean shift performance or "snapped" exhaust tempering sound. Compared with other high-performance cars, this 840i? XDrive coupe's 340 horsepower and 4.9 seconds may not be worth mentioning, but it still gives the vehicle good sports performance under the adjustment of BMW. This car uses a four-wheel drive system and rear drive, which can not only make you feel at ease while driving, but also won't deprive you of driving pleasure excessively, killing two birds with one stone. Of course, I have to say, considering the length of more than 5 meters and the quality of the roadside, but also considering the comfort, let this 840i? It is an indisputable fact that the handling performance of xDrive four-door coupe is not as good as that of 8-series coupe. ?

If you want a more explosive driving experience, why not get off the 8-series four-door coupe and get on the Mercedes -AMG next door? GT four-door sports car, the blessing of AMG three letters, will show the sportiness more directly and rudely. ?

AMG？ GT？ The maximum output power of the 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine codenamed M256 on the 50 is 367 HP, which is higher than 840i? XDrive coupe is 27 HP high and has a peak torque of 500 Nm. But the official acceleration time of 5 seconds 100 kilometers is even higher than 840i? XDrive coupe is 0. 1 sec slower, so where did AMG come from? GT？ The driving experience of 50 is even more bursting? ?

This is about the adjustment skills of AMG department. Unlike BMW, AMG has always taken a restless and wild route, which can be seen from many classic AMG models. AMG？ GT？ Although 50 is the most entry-level AMG? GT family car, but it still continues this trait very well. In the strongest sports S+ mode, this AMG? GT？ The grumpy character of the 50 is no different from the familiar AMG model. Every change of the throttle will get a positive response from the engine, and there will be a very direct push-back feeling at any time in the speed range of 65,438+000 km/h, and thanks to the assistance of the 48V light mixing system, the problem of turbine lag has been well alleviated, and it is often difficult to detect the intervention opportunity of the turbine, because the power generation is continuous and powerful. Of course, due to the horsepower factor, this continuous sense of acceleration will gradually slow down after the speed exceeds 120 km, but this is not a problem. After all, it is definitely more than enough for daily use. ?

Grumpy personality is also manifested in the exhaust sound, AMG? GT？ The 50 has the deep roar of AMG characteristics, which will give people a very good hearing when accelerating at full speed. Again, this is an AMG after all. Another surprise is AMG? GT？ 50 is AMG? GT is the only rear-wheel drive four-door sports car. We've driven this AMG on the track before? GT？ 50, you can still obviously feel the restlessness of the rear of the car when the oil is cut off, and you can easily make a drift action when the electronic stability system is completely closed, but because the body is too big and its weight is not light, the smoothness of continuous drift is slightly lower. ?

AMG？ GT？ The suspension adjustment of 50 is a bit elusive. Suspension performance in different modes can be divided into "hard" and "very hard". Yes, even in comfortable C mode, the suspension is tough, especially when passing through the deceleration bar. This may not be a problem for people who love driving, but it is not a good experience for passengers. ?

What about AMG? GT？ 50 characteristics in design, as I said before, BMW in design? The 8 Series four-door coupe is more sporty in sports and elegance, but in my opinion, this AMG model is surprisingly elegant. Actually in AMG? When the GT four-door sports car first appeared, if Mercedes-Benz did not repeatedly emphasize the relationship with AMG? The origin of GT sports car may be that most people prefer to associate it with CLS class. Even today, some people still think that AMG? Is the GT four-door sports car to replace AMG? CLS was born. ?

However, although the outline shape is elegant, it is still quite fierce in the head and tail shape. The front face is the standard AMG family design language, the slightly convex and concave shape is very aggressive, the overall design is very muscular, and there is a feeling of "tigers going down the mountain". The shape of the rear of the car is very full, and the three-dimensional effect is stronger after the spoiler is raised. Bilateral exhaust conforms to AMG's identity tonality.

Get in the car, this AMG? GT？ 50 can be said to be the most eye-catching interior design in its class. The interior materials of two-color Napa leather and Cen Mu decorative board are very textured, but it takes nearly 70,000 yuan to get such a combination. Whether it is really worth it depends on the individual. Mercedes-Benz's iconic double 12.3-inch large screen +64-color ambient lights will not be absent as usual, creating a good sense of technology and luxury atmosphere for the car. The shape and feel of AMG three-spoke flat-bottomed sports steering wheel are excellent, and there are control-related switching buttons and driving mode selection knobs in the middle and lower part of the steering wheel. GT？ 50 is an optional configuration, but the price of 4900 yuan can be described as super value and must be. ?

If you just got off the back of the 8-series four-door coupe next door, you might miss AMG? GT？ There is not enough space in the back row of 50, what should I do, AMG? The wheelbase of GT four-door sports car does not have any advantage among competitors of the same level. But when it comes to luxury, this AMG? GT？ The 50 can definitely be used in World War I, and the layout of four seats is standard. The Cen Mu decorative board made of aluminum alloy is separated from the armrest, and there is an 8-inch multimedia control screen in the middle. The visual effect and practicality are excellent, and of course it is 1 1800 yuan. ?

Obviously, although they are both large four-door coupes, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have completely different interpretations of the models. The 8-series four-door coupe is more balanced, with a good combination of movement and elegance in appearance, luxurious interior and a sense of movement with BMW characteristics when driving. And AMG? The GT four-door sports car continues Mercedes-Benz's long-standing luxurious and elegant design style, and at the same time integrates the dynamics into it, and AMG department adjusts it to create a work that takes both violence and beauty into consideration. In fact, there are many excellent models in the large four-door coupe, such as Audi A7 and Porsche Panamera. This scene of a hundred flowers blooming is quite wonderful.

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