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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Ford Transit Connect comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Ford Transit Connect?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Ford Transit Connect: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Transit Connect

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Connect is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,196 £.

Transit Connect

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 BMW 8 Series Coupé offers substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is a bit lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries markedly more – 780 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

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
Ford Transit Connect

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 Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Ford Transit Connect

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
775 - 780 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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