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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Ford Transit Courier comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Ford Transit Courier?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Ford Transit Courier: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • considerably more power
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Ford Transit Courier

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly 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.

Ford Transit Courier is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,345 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Courier uses 5.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Transit Courier

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 considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 489 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 460 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is visibly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 427 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries markedly more – 701 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier 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 £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Ford Transit Courier

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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 Courier

The Ford Transit Courier is a compact, city-friendly van that hides surprising practicality behind a neat, no-nonsense exterior. Ideal for small businesses and urban runs, it pairs easy maneuverability and clever load solutions with a colleague-friendly driving position — proof that you don't need a giant van to get big jobs done.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Ford Transit Courier

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
325 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
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Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
529 - 701 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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