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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,638 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 493 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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 598 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 691 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers significantly more boot space – 440 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 313 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries substantially more – 545 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 379 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly superior 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
140 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
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
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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