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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Jaguar I-Pace comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 79,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Jaguar I-Pace?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Jaguar I-Pace: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Jaguar I-Pace is moderately cheaper – starting at 79,200 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,800 £.

I-Pace

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 clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 225 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 Jaguar I-Pace takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Jaguar I-Pace tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers marginally more torque with 750 Nm compared to 696 Nm. That’s about 54 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, BMW 8 Series Coupé is markedly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 421 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers clearly more boot space – 638 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé stands out in the key areas 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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Jaguar I-Pace

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Reviews Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
469 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
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
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
638 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,682 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
444 kg

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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
696 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
294 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Jaguar
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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