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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes C Class Wagon: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

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.

Mercedes C Class Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

C Class Wagon

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 Mercedes C Class Wagon offers barely more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes C Class Wagon takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is slightly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers markedly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 270 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, Mercedes C Class Wagon is marginally lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers slightly more boot space – 490 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries only slightly more – 565 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon is decisively ahead 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Mercedes C Class Wagon

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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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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
11 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
440 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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