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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison
Compare performance (625 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Hyundai Santa Fe?
BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences
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.
Hyundai Santa Fe is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,272 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.
Santa Fe
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 288 HP. That’s roughly 337 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 Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 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.
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is only slightly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 264 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries slightly more – 665 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 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.
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BMW 8 Series Coupé
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Hyundai Santa Fe
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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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Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.
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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Hyundai Santa Fe
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 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
54 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
2 - 4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
370 - 545 kg
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
333 - 625 HP
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Torque
380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Hyundai
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