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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Kia Sportage?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sportage

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • noticeably 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 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.

Kia Sportage is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

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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 considerably 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.3 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:

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, Kia Sportage is moderately lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers noticeably more boot space – 587 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries only slightly more – 580 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage 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 £29,100
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 66 km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Kia Sportage

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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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
67 - 177 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
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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