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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,106 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

Leon SP Wagon

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 substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 330 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, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 389 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers visibly more boot space – 620 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £37,900
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 130 km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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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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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer turns the humble family wagon into something that looks and drives like it belongs on the racetrack while still swallowing your shopping and weekend gear without complaint. Stylish, practical and with a cabin that feels grown-up, it’s the kind of car for buyers who demand function but don’t want to hide the fun.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
29 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
394 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
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