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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • significantly more power
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
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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 Custom Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,326 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 286 HP. That’s roughly 339 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers somewhat more torque with 750 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 120 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.

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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 Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
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Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
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Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
136 - 286 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
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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