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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or DS Automobiles DS 4?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

DS 4

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 495 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 DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is slightly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers marginally more boot space – 440 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is far ahead 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 £90,000
8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
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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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BMW 8 Series Coupé
DS Automobiles DS 4

Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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