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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • only slightly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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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.

Mercedes E-Class Estate is significantly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,368 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

E-Class Estate

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 only slightly 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 Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.9 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 1,900 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers visibly more boot space – 615 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries slightly more – 645 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate stands well ahead of its rival 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
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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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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 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
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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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
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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