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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Lotus Emira?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • very slightly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lotus Emira is very slightly cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 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 visibly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 219 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers substantially more boot space – 440 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé holds a decisive overall lead 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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus
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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