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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs BYD Atto 3 comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 449 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or BYD Atto 3?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs BYD Atto 3: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

BYD Atto 3

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  • significantly cheaper

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD Atto 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,580 £.

Atto 3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers markedly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 449 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the BYD Atto 3 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is marginally lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 440 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £33,400
Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 449 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 420 - 510 km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
BYD Atto 3

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BMW 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 mixes quirky crossover styling with a cleverly packaged interior that feels more premium than its price suggests. Easy to drive, surprisingly practical and loaded with user-friendly tech, it's a strong choice for buyers who want an EV that's fun without being fussy.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
BYD Atto 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
335 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
BYD
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