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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Ford Ranger?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
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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.

Ford Ranger is significantly cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,561 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Ranger

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 substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 344 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers very slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 53 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, BMW 8 Series Coupé is markedly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries considerably more – 989 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 444 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger has only a minor advantage 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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