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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes E Class comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Mercedes E Class?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes E Class: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • marginally more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

Mercedes E Class

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more trunk space

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.

Mercedes E Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,510 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

E Class

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 marginally more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 40 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 Mercedes E Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 750 Nm.

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 marginally lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers a bit more boot space – 540 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries a bit more – 640 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class 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.

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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Mercedes E Class

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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 E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
530 - 640 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 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

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