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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 372,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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 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.

BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly cheaper – starting at 90,000 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster costs 372,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 282,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster with 15.9 L/100km. The difference is about 9.2 L/100km.

8 Series Coupé

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is visibly faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers marginally more torque with 750 Nm compared to 678 Nm. That’s about 72 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is moderately lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers considerably more boot space – 440 L compared to 200 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé 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 £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
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

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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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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is a sun-worshipping supercar that mixes theatrical Italian flair with a taut, driver-focused chassis — it looks and sounds like it belongs on a silver-screen chase. If you want headline-grabbing style and a roof-down, grin-inducing experience that turns every country lane into your personal theater, this Ferrari delivers with cheeky confidence.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
372,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
360 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
200 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ferrari
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