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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Genesis GV80?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • considerably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Genesis GV80

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Genesis GV80 is substantially cheaper – starting at 59,400 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,618 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 321 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 Genesis GV80 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is marginally faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Genesis GV80 tops out at 237 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 588 Nm. That’s about 162 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is somewhat lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers clearly more boot space – 735 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries noticeably more – 690 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is decisively ahead 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
Genesis GV80

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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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Genesis GV80

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
660 - 690 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Genesis
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