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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Genesis G70 Shooting Brake?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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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.

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,418 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

G70 Shooting Brake

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 clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 380 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 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake takes 6.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is only slightly lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake offers marginally more boot space – 465 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé 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 £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
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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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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
39,600 - 45,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
180 - 212 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,897 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
465 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,535 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
438 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 235 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Genesis
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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